The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After this writer's popular book about an elderly man's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased a few beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which is moving to the West End in winter. This recording of track versions, One for the Road – with bonus material that weren't included in the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting the classic story a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with their production at this renowned theatre. Rewinding several years, the same organization revolutionized this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Accessible through the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer moves Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in an adaptation inspired by the life of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the first staging at this performance venue in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a love of ballet. His 2022 drama titled En Corps starred ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer turned dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization this institution, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's National Young Writers team make every minute count with this series of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights hail from different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, written by Eilidh Nurse, features 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 family member was the basis for this teenage production, which combines the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in recent years, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the title given to the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist honors this icon with this production, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year streaming on the cultural platform.
