Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following the author's popular story about a retiree's travels was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it included multiple lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that weren't included in the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the show's Balladeer – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker directs Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the principal dancer transitioned to artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from this performer fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
This organization's emerging playwrights program team make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on this digital service. The writers hail from around the UK and the first in the series, created by this writer, stars the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book co-written by this celebrated writer and her family member was the source for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of adolescence with an imaginative journey inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in recent years, it's on the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname given to the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre celebrates this icon with this performance, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year accessible via the cultural platform.
