Top Streaming Stage Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about a retiree's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it featured multiple lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is ready to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is giving A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Looking back a decade, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer transfers Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation inspired by the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides the actress in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a love of ballet. His 2022 drama called En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the principal dancer transitioned to director of dance at Paris Opera, is featured through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from this performer fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for viewers. British Sign Language, narrated and standard formats of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's National Young Writers collective create concise content with this series of short online plays, delivered via brief segments on the social platform. The playwrights represent around the UK and the initial installment, written by this writer, features the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in this US location in the past, it's available through this performance service.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre honors this icon with this production, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year available through Arte.tv.
