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Excellent Digital Performance Picks for The Coming Weeks

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

When this writer's bestselling story about a retiree's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it featured several charming musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to London's theatre district in the new year. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – with extra songs that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

This performance group is giving A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Streaming on this streaming service.

The Hedda Adaptation

Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in a rewrite inspired by the story of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald guides Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a love of dance. His recent film called En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the principal dancer became director of dance at the French institution, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.

The Property Drama

A powerful portrayal from the actor drives this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which comes to the digital platform on 12 November. During that time, to mark accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for audience members. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of the production are accessible.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's young talent initiative group create concise content with these installments of short online plays, presented through brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights represent various British locations and the premiere episode, created by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A partnership with this creative company.

Between the Lines

A teenage-focused story co-written by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the transformations of adolescence with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in the American city in 2022, it's streaming via this performance service.

Transient Times

"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in that historical period. The artistic director the artist honors the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the French dance festival during the current year streaming on the cultural platform.

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