The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's popular novel about an elderly man's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured several charming tracks by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the songs for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring extra songs that were cut from the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is currently available to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is giving A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Streaming on the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
This writer moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and recasts Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the story of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Streaming late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a love of performance art. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the étoile turned artistic leader at the French institution, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights represent different parts of Britain and the first in the series, written by Eilidh Nurse, includes the performer known for this talented actor. A partnership with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A teenage-focused story co-written by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in the American city in 2022, it's available through this performance service.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this performance, filmed at the international performance event in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.
