Best Online Performance Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's bestselling book about an elderly man's travels was converted into a recent cinematic release, it included a few lovely musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of track versions, titled One for the Road – with bonus material that weren't included in the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is providing A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning a decade, this creative team revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from historical Oslo to post-war England and recasts Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining drawing from the story of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides the actress in the debut production at this performance venue in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His cinematic work En Corps featured ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the star performer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is featured with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on this online platform.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from this performer drives Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which will be available on this streaming service on the twelfth. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for viewers. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and standard formats of the play are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative team make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via brief segments on this digital service. The creators represent around the UK and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, stars the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A teenage-focused story co-written by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of teenage years with a magical story inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Presented in New York in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in that historical period. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors her with this production, filmed at the French dance festival earlier this year available through the cultural platform.
