Excellent Streaming Performance Picks for The Coming Weeks
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about an elderly man's road trip was transformed into last year's movie, it showcased multiple lovely tracks by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, One for the Road – including additional tracks that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Streaming on the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms the main character into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation inspired by the story of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director leads this performer in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Streaming late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a passion for performance art. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer turned dance director at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through this online platform.
The Estate
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to celebrate inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
This organization's National Young Writers group create concise content with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on this digital service. The creators come from around the UK and the first in the series, written by the playwright, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A YA novel jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in the American city in recent years, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates her with this artistic work, filmed at the French dance festival in recent months available through Arte.tv.
