Excellent Streaming Performance Picks for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's bestselling book about a retiree's travels was adapted into last year's movie, it showcased a few beautiful songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in January. This recording of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is giving A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite drawing from the life of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for dance. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted performer the artist, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the étoile transitioned to artistic leader at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on this online platform.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from the actor powers this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which comes to the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for viewers. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and standard formats of this performance are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by this writer, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A young adult book co-written by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which blurs the challenges of adolescence with a magical story drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in this US location in recent years, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the moniker associated with the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The artistic director this creator honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months accessible via the cultural platform.
