Excellent Streaming Stage Picks for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After Rachel Joyce's popular story about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it included a few lovely tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting the classic story a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Streaming on this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the life of acclaimed performer the film star. This filmmaker leads Pearl Chanda in the first staging at this performance venue in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His 2022 drama titled En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which will be available on the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, descriptive audio and regular editions of this performance are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective create concise content with this series of short online plays, presented through brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights come from around the UK and the premiere episode, written by this writer, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A collaboration with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this youth-focused show, which blurs the challenges of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Presented in the American city in the past, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in that historical period. The artistic director this creator honors her with this production, captured at the international performance event during the current year accessible via this online service.