Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about a senior's journey was adapted into last year's movie, it included multiple beautiful musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, 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 extra songs that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is providing the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, the same organization revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer transfers Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in an adaptation drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs this performer in the debut production at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Streaming late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a love of performance art. His 2022 drama called En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the principal dancer became director of dance at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar fuels this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which comes to National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. Signed, narrated and noncaptioned versions of this performance are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group create concise content with this series of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers come from various British locations and the first in the series, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the inspiration for this high school musical, which blurs the transformations of growing up with a magical story inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in New York in 2022, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. This talented performer the artist celebrates this icon with this production, captured at the French dance festival during the current year available through Arte.tv.
