Best Streaming Theatre Picks for The Coming Weeks
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When the author's bestselling book about a retiree's journey was converted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased several lovely songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the songs for the stage adaptation, which is moving to London's theatre district in January. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – with bonus material that weren't included in the musical and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who played the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back ten years, this creative team reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Streaming on this streaming service.
Hedda Gabler
This writer relocates Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a rewrite drawing from the story of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. The director guides this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for dance. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted dancer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
An intense performance from this performer fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. On that evening, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with this series of brief theatrical pieces, presented through 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights come from around the UK and the initial installment, created by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for this talented actor. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A YA novel co-written by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the basis for this teenage production, which merges the transformations of growing up with an imaginative journey drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in this US location in the past, it's on this performance service.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event in recent months streaming on this online service.
