Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's bestselling book about a retiree's journey was converted into a 2023 film, it showcased several lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the musical and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Returning several years, the same organization transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a rewrite drawing from the life of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald leads the actress in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer the artist is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His recent film called En Corps featured ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
An intense performance from this performer fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. Signed, audio-described and standard formats of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program collective utilize time effectively with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The creators come from various British locations and the initial installment, written by this writer, stars the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this high school musical, which combines the upheavals of growing up with a magical story inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Performed in the American city in the past, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the moniker given to the artistic talent the legendary artist, who achieved fame in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors her with this production, recorded during the international performance event during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.
