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Best Online Theatre Picks for This Month

The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry

When this writer's bestselling story about a retiree's travels was converted into a 2023 film, it included a few beautiful musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which is moving to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring bonus material that didn't make the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is ready to watch online.

Alice's Tea Party

The dance company is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Returning a decade, this creative team transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.

Hedda

Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation based on the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. This filmmaker leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available late November.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

Cinematographer this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His recent film titled En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the étoile became dance director at Paris Opera, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on the streaming service.

The Inheritance Story

A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to celebrate inclusive media events and a quarter century of the accessibility organization the company, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and standard formats of this performance are available.

Art Flicks

Pentabus's young talent initiative group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, told in short episodes on the social platform. The playwrights hail from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the source for this high school musical, which blurs the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's available through BroadwayHD.

Fleeting Moments

"The Captain" was the moniker given to the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. This talented performer this creator honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through the cultural platform.

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