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Top Online Theatre Choices for This Month

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

After this writer's bestselling novel about a retiree's travels was transformed into a 2023 film, it showcased a few lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that weren't included in the theatrical show and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.

Alice's Tea Party

ZooNation is giving the classic story an urban interpretation in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Returning ten years, the same organization reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.

The Hedda Adaptation

Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

French film-maker this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a devotion to dance. His 2022 drama called En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile transitioned to artistic leader at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on this online platform.

The Property Drama

An intense performance from this performer fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to celebrate accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are accessible.

Art Flicks

This organization's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, told in short episodes on the social platform. The playwrights hail from around the UK and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A collaboration with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of adolescence with a fantastical adventure drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in this US location in the past, it's on this performance service.

Transient Times

"The Captain" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through this online service.

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