Best Digital Performance Choices for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After the author's acclaimed novel about a retiree's road trip was converted into a recent cinematic release, it featured multiple lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the city's performance hub in January. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the theatrical show and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through the online platform.
Hedda
This writer moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for dance. His recent film titled En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the étoile turned artistic leader at the French institution, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor powers the director's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and regular editions of this performance are available.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this series of mini digital dramas, told in short episodes on TikTok. The playwrights represent different parts of Britain and the initial installment, created by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her family member was the inspiration for this teenage production, which blurs the transformations of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in New York in 2022, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the moniker given to the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who gained popularity in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre celebrates her with this production, filmed at the international performance event earlier this year streaming on the cultural platform.
