Best Streaming Theatre Selections for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following Rachel Joyce's popular story about a senior's journey was converted into a 2023 film, it included a few beautiful tracks by the folk musician. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the West End in January. Passenger's album of track versions, One for the Road – with extra songs that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is providing A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, the same organization reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Available from this streaming service.
Hedda
This writer transfers this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation drawing from the story of acclaimed performer the film star. The director leads this performer in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in this location. Streaming late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to artistic leader at the French institution, is profiled through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives the director's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the accessibility organization the company, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and standard formats of the play are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's National Young Writers collective create concise content with this collection of short online plays, presented through brief segments on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by the playwright, stars the performer known for this talented actor. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of growing up with an imaginative journey drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in this US location in the past, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. This talented performer the artist celebrates this icon with this performance, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on the cultural platform.
