Best Streaming Stage Picks for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When the author's popular book about a retiree's travels was converted into last year's movie, it included a few lovely musical numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger created the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in January. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the stage production and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is currently available to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is providing this holiday tale an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation drawing from the story of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker guides this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a love of ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps starred dancer this talented woman, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer turned artistic leader at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the accessibility organization this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. Signed, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Art Flicks
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, stars the performer known for Gary Lewis. A partnership with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A YA novel co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the upheavals of growing up with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in that historical period. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year available through the cultural platform.
