Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After the author's acclaimed novel about an elderly man's travels was converted into a 2023 film, it included a few charming musical numbers by Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the songs for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in January. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with extra songs that were cut from the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is ready to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at this performance venue in this location. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker this creator is best known for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps featured ballerina this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile became dance director at this prestigious company, is featured with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for spectators. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are available.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with this series of mini digital dramas, presented through short episodes on this digital service. The playwrights come from different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, written by the playwright, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her family member was the basis for this teenage production, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in this US location in the past, it's available through this performance service.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event in recent months accessible via the cultural platform.
