Best Online Stage Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following this writer's bestselling novel about a retiree's road trip was transformed into last year's movie, it included several lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the songs for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin this winter, with their production at the famous venue. Rewinding a decade, the same organization transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Accessible through the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta relocates this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the story of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His 2022 drama called En Corps starred performer the artist, whose guide the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of the play are available.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's National Young Writers group make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on TikTok. The creators hail from around the UK and the first in the series, created by the playwright, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which blurs the transformations of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Staged in the American city in recent years, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname given to the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year available through Arte.tv.
