Best Online Theatre Selections for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's bestselling novel about a retiree's travels was adapted into last year's movie, it featured a few beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta relocates the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. The director guides Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker the artist is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps starred dancer the artist, whose teacher Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar drives the director's 2025 political drama, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for spectators. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of this performance are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through brief segments on TikTok. The playwrights come from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which merges the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's on this performance service.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in that historical period. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year available through Arte.tv.
