Top Digital Stage Picks for November
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When this writer's bestselling story about an elderly man's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured a few beautiful songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to London's theatre district in winter. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the theatrical show and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Rewinding ten years, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and changes the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite drawing from the story of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at this performance venue in Richmond. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a passion for ballet. His recent film titled En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the principal dancer turned dance director at Paris Opera, is featured with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from this performer fuels this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which will be available on the digital platform on the twelfth. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are accessible.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative group make every minute count with these installments of mini digital dramas, presented through 90-second bursts on the social platform. The creators hail from around the UK and the first in the series, created by Eilidh Nurse, stars the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this high school musical, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in this US location in the past, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates the legendary dancer with this performance, filmed at the international performance event earlier this year streaming on the cultural platform.
