Excellent Streaming Performance Selections for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's acclaimed book about an elderly man's travels was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it featured multiple lovely tracks by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to London's theatre district in January. This recording of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the stage production and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is ready to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is providing A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at the famous venue. Rewinding a decade, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining drawing from the life of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads the actress in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a passion for ballet. His recent film called En Corps starred performer the artist, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the principal dancer transitioned to dance director at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers the director's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. During that time, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for audience members. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of the production are offered.
Art Flicks
The theatre company's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, told in brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights hail from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A collaboration with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in recent years, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre celebrates her with this performance, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year available through this online service.
