Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's bestselling novel about a retiree's journey was transformed into last year's movie, it featured several beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the songs for the theatrical version, which is moving to the city's performance hub in January. This recording of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist in the coming months, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding a decade, the same organization reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright transfers the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and changes the main character into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the life of award-winning actress the film star. This filmmaker leads Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker the artist is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His 2022 drama titled En Corps featured dancer the artist, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned dance director at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. On that evening, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are available.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers collective make every minute count with this series of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers represent different parts of Britain and the first in the series, written by the playwright, stars the performer known for this talented actor. A partnership with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the basis for this youth-focused show, which blurs the challenges of growing up with an imaginative journey inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Staged in the American city in recent years, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year accessible via this online service.
