Excellent Digital Performance Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's acclaimed book about a retiree's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased multiple lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. In recent months, another musician Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving this holiday tale a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, this creative team revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
This writer moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and changes the main character into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation based on the experiences of award-winning actress the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs this performer in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His 2022 drama called En Corps starred performer this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer became director of dance at this prestigious company, is featured with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar drives the director's 2025 political drama, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. During that time, to celebrate inclusive media events and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the production are available.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative team make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through short episodes on TikTok. The writers hail from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, created by Eilidh Nurse, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her family member was the source for this youth-focused show, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in this US location in the past, it's available through this performance service.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the title earned by the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in that historical period. This talented performer the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, filmed at the French dance festival during the current year streaming on Arte.tv.
