Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After Rachel Joyce's bestselling book about a retiree's journey was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included several charming songs by the folk musician. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the songs for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in January. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting this holiday tale a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, this creative team revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on this streaming service.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar drives Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which will be available on the digital platform on mid-November. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and standard formats of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's National Young Writers collective make every minute count with this series of brief theatrical pieces, told in brief segments on TikTok. The writers represent around the UK and the initial installment, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with a magical story inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in recent years, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director the artist honors this icon with this production, recorded during the international performance event in recent months accessible via the cultural platform.
