Best Online Theatre Picks for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's popular book about an elderly man's journey was converted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple lovely songs by the folk musician. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in winter. The musician's collection of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the stage production and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back ten years, Kate Prince's company reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the first staging at this performance venue in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director this creator is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a devotion to dance. His cinematic work called En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the étoile became dance director at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, streaming through the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which will be available on the digital platform on the twelfth. During that time, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the accessibility organization this institution, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for viewers. British Sign Language, narrated and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective utilize time effectively with this collection of mini digital dramas, delivered via brief segments on TikTok. The writers come from around the UK and the premiere episode, written by this writer, features the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A partnership with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this teenage production, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in New York in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the title earned by the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre celebrates this icon with this production, captured at the international performance event earlier this year available through this online service.
