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Top Digital Performance Selections for The Coming Weeks

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed novel about an elderly man's journey was converted into a 2023 film, it showcased several beautiful tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in winter. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.

Wonderland Tea Party

ZooNation is giving the classic story an urban interpretation in the coming months, with their production at this renowned theatre. Looking back ten years, the same organization transformed this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on this streaming service.

Hedda

Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite drawing from the life of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. This filmmaker leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Accessible 25-28 November.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His recent film titled En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer became dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on the streaming service.

The Inheritance Story

An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of this performance are available.

Creative Shorts

Pentabus's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with this series of short online plays, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights come from around the UK and the initial installment, written by this writer, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.

Reading Between Lines

A young adult book collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in the American city in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.

Transient Times

"The Captain" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The artistic director this creator honors the legendary dancer with this performance, filmed at the international performance event in recent months available through Arte.tv.

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