Best Streaming Performance Picks for This Month
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When this writer's popular book about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured a few lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in winter. Passenger's album of song renditions, One for the Road – featuring bonus material that weren't included in the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is giving the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Looking back a decade, the same organization transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts the main character into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the story of award-winning actress the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a love of ballet. His recent film called En Corps featured ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Estate
An intense performance from this performer drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at the digital platform on mid-November. On that evening, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for viewers. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with this series of mini digital dramas, told in 90-second bursts on TikTok. The playwrights hail from around the UK and the initial installment, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A partnership with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in the American city in recent years, it's available through this performance service.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates her with this performance, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months accessible via the cultural platform.
