Top Streaming Theatre Picks for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's acclaimed book about an elderly man's travels was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it included several charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the songs for the theatrical version, which will transfer to London's theatre district in January. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, One for the Road – with bonus material that didn't make the musical and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, the same organization transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright relocates Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to 1948 London and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining drawing from the life of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director this creator is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His recent film called En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the étoile became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar drives the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. Signed, narrated and standard formats of this performance are available.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with this series of mini digital dramas, told in brief segments on this digital service. The creators hail from around the UK and the initial installment, authored by this writer, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of adolescence with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in this US location in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the title earned by the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this performance, filmed at the French dance festival during the current year accessible via the cultural platform.
