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Excellent Digital Performance Picks for The Coming Weeks

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

After this writer's popular novel about a retiree's journey was converted into a recent cinematic release, it featured several charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation, which is moving to the West End in winter. This recording of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring bonus material that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.

Wonderland Tea Party

ZooNation is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin this winter, with their production at the famous venue. Returning several years, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.

The Hedda Adaptation

Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the story of acclaimed performer the film star. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a devotion to performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps starred ballerina the artist, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the star performer became dance director at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through the streaming service.

The Inheritance Story

A powerful portrayal from the actor drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. During that time, to celebrate accessibility awareness and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, narrated and regular editions of this performance are available.

Creative Shorts

Pentabus's National Young Writers team make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on TikTok. The creators represent various British locations and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of growing up with an imaginative journey based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in this US location in the past, it's available through this performance service.

Transient Times

"This Leader" was the nickname given to the artistic talent the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator honors her with this production, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year available through Arte.tv.

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