Best Online Theatre Choices for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about an elderly man's journey was transformed into last year's movie, it featured multiple charming songs by Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. This recording of musical interpretations, One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is providing A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back ten years, this creative team reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
This writer moves the classic drama from historical Oslo to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the life of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a passion for performance art. His cinematic work titled En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the principal dancer transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through the streaming service.
The Estate
An intense performance from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and standard formats of this performance are available.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group create concise content with this series of mini digital dramas, delivered via brief segments on the social platform. The writers come from around the UK and the first in the series, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this teenage production, which merges the challenges of growing up with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in the past, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.
