Best Digital Stage Selections for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's popular book about an elderly man's journey was transformed into last year's movie, it featured a few lovely tracks by Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in winter. Passenger's album of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring extra songs that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is presenting this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, the same organization reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. This filmmaker guides this performer in the world premiere at this performance venue in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps featured performer this talented woman, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became dance director at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, streaming through the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from the actor powers Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to recognize accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the production are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative group make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, presented through 90-second bursts on this digital service. The playwrights come from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the basis for this youth-focused show, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in New York in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer the artist honors this icon with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year streaming on Arte.tv.
