Top Online Theatre Selections for November
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When the author's acclaimed novel about an elderly man's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased a few lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger provided the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in January. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is ready to view digitally.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, this creative team transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright transfers this theatrical work from historical Oslo to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining based on the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. The director guides this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His recent film called En Corps highlighted performer the artist, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the star performer transitioned to dance director at this prestigious company, is documented through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor powers this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which comes to National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization this institution, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for audience members. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and regular editions of this performance are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers collective create concise content with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via brief segments on the social platform. The writers hail from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Presented in New York in recent years, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre pays tribute to her with this artistic work, recorded during the French dance festival in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.
