Best Digital Theatre Choices for November
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
Following this writer's popular book about a retiree's journey was transformed into last year's movie, it showcased a few beautiful songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including additional tracks that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is currently available to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is giving the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Looking back ten years, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining based on the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. This filmmaker guides the actress in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director the artist is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a devotion to ballet. His cinematic work En Corps featured ballerina the artist, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned director of dance at the French institution, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor powers the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. That night, to recognize accessibility awareness and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are available.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, delivered via brief segments on TikTok. The writers represent different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the upheavals of adolescence with an imaginative journey drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in recent years, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors this icon with this performance, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through Arte.tv.
