The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed story about a retiree's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple lovely tracks by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to the city's performance hub in January. The musician's collection of track versions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the show's Balladeer – is currently available to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through the online platform.
Hedda
This writer transfers the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the life of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides the actress in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker the artist is best known for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a love of dance. His cinematic work En Corps featured dancer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. During that time, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of this performance are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative team create concise content with these installments of short online plays, delivered via short episodes on this digital service. The writers come from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in this US location in the past, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the title associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in that historical period. The artistic director this creator honors her with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year accessible via the cultural platform.
