Excellent Online Theatre Picks for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following this writer's bestselling novel about a senior's journey was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured a few charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger provided the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to the West End in January. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – with bonus material that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is now accessible to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is giving the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning a decade, the same organization revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright relocates the classic drama from historical Oslo to post-war England and transforms the main character into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. The director leads the actress in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of dance. His recent film titled En Corps starred ballerina the artist, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the principal dancer turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. During that time, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. Signed, descriptive audio and regular editions of the production are accessible.
Art Flicks
The theatre company's young talent initiative group make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on TikTok. The creators represent different parts of Britain and the first in the series, authored by the playwright, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A YA novel co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in the past, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the moniker earned by the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event in recent months streaming on this online service.
