Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When this writer's bestselling story about a senior's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it included several charming songs by Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the West End in winter. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the theatrical show and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is providing the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning a decade, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright transfers this theatrical work from historical Oslo to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the story of acclaimed performer the film star. The director guides Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker this creator is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His 2022 drama titled En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the étoile transitioned to director of dance at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to the digital platform on mid-November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for audience members. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and standard formats of the production are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's National Young Writers collective create concise content with this series of mini digital dramas, presented through short episodes on the social platform. The creators come from around the UK and the initial installment, created by the playwright, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the basis for this youth-focused show, which blurs the upheavals of growing up with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in the American city in 2022, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the nickname associated with the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre pays tribute to her with this artistic work, recorded during the French dance festival in recent months available through Arte.tv.
