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Best Digital Theatre Picks for This Month

The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry

After this writer's bestselling novel about a retiree's road trip was converted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased a few lovely songs by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including extra songs that weren't included in the stage production and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is currently available to watch online.

Alice's Tea Party

This performance group is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, this creative team transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.

Hedda Gabler

This writer moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and changes Hedda into an ex-actress, in a rewrite inspired by the story of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at this performance venue in this location. Accessible late November.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a devotion to ballet. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer transitioned to artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on the streaming service.

The Estate

A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are offered.

Art Flicks

The theatre company's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through 90-second bursts on the social platform. The creators represent around the UK and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, features the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.

Between the Lines

A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which combines the upheavals of growing up with an imaginative journey based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in this US location in 2022, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.

Fugaces

"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates her with this production, captured at the French dance festival in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.

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