Excellent Streaming Performance Selections for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After this writer's acclaimed book about an elderly man's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it included a few beautiful songs by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger delivered the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, One for the Road – featuring extra songs that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is ready to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting this holiday tale a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright relocates the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and transforms the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the life of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in this location. Accessible the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a love of performance art. His recent film En Corps highlighted performer the artist, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the accessibility organization the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, audio-described and regular editions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's young talent initiative group make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, told in brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights hail from various British locations and the first in the series, created by the playwright, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in this US location in recent years, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the nickname associated with the artistic talent the legendary artist, who gained popularity in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months streaming on Arte.tv.
