Best Digital Stage Picks for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When Rachel Joyce's popular book about a senior's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased several beautiful songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in winter. This recording of track versions, One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the stage production and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, the same organization revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Available from this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and recasts the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite based on the story of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director the artist is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a love of dance. His 2022 drama En Corps featured performer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the étoile transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on this online platform.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from the actor drives this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which comes to National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and regular editions of the play are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through brief segments on the social platform. The creators come from around the UK and the first in the series, created by the playwright, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by this celebrated writer and her family member was the inspiration for this high school musical, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a magical story based on its main character's preferred reading. Presented in the American city in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the title earned by the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this performance, recorded during the international performance event during the current year streaming on this online service.