The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When this writer's popular story about a retiree's travels was transformed into a 2023 film, it included a few lovely songs by the folk musician. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – with extra songs that were cut from the theatrical show and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with their production at this renowned theatre. Returning a decade, the same organization transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Accessible through the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and transforms the main character into an ex-actress, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads this performer in the world premiere at this performance venue in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His cinematic work called En Corps starred dancer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the étoile became dance director at Paris Opera, is featured with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels the director's contemporary stage production, which comes to National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. On that evening, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the production are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with this collection of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on TikTok. The playwrights come from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by this writer, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A partnership with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A YA novel co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which combines the transformations of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in recent years, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the title given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to her with this performance, recorded during the international performance event during the current year available through this online service.
