Best Digital Stage Selections for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following this writer's acclaimed story about a retiree's journey was transformed into a 2023 film, it included multiple charming songs by Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to the West End in January. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the musical and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is currently available to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing this holiday tale a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Streaming on the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and changes Hedda into an ex-actress, in an adaptation inspired by the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the debut production at this performance venue in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker the artist is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His cinematic work titled En Corps featured ballerina the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer transitioned to dance director at the French institution, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. During that time, to mark inclusive media events and 25 years of the accessibility organization the company, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and noncaptioned versions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
This organization's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, presented through short episodes on this digital service. The playwrights represent different parts of Britain and the initial installment, written by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of adolescence with a magical story inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in this US location in recent years, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator celebrates her with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year accessible via this online service.
