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Top Digital Stage Choices for This Month

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Following this writer's acclaimed story about a retiree's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it featured a few charming songs by artist Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.

Wonderland Tea Party

This performance group is giving this holiday tale a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Returning several years, this creative team revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from this streaming service.

Hedda Gabler

The playwright moves Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. This filmmaker guides the actress in the first staging at this performance venue in the London borough. Available 25-28 November.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the principal dancer became dance director at Paris Opera, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on MarqueeTV.

The Inheritance Story

A powerful portrayal from this performer drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. On that evening, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. Signed, narrated and noncaptioned versions of this performance are accessible.

Art Flicks

The theatre company's National Young Writers collective make every minute count with this series of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on this digital service. The playwrights represent around the UK and the premiere episode, created by this writer, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A collaboration with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in recent years, it's available through this performance service.

Fleeting Moments

"La Capitana" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre pays tribute to her with this performance, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on this online service.

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James Ford

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