Top Streaming Performance Choices for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When the author's acclaimed story about a senior's journey was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple beautiful musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger created the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the city's performance hub in the new year. This recording of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the show's Balladeer – is ready to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is providing A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta moves Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and recasts the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining drawing from the story of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of dance. His cinematic work En Corps featured ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer transitioned to artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and regular editions of the play are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative team utilize time effectively with these installments of mini digital dramas, delivered via short episodes on this digital service. The playwrights represent various British locations and the first in the series, authored by the playwright, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which merges the transformations of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in this US location in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the moniker earned by the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, recorded during the French dance festival during the current year streaming on this online service.