Best Online Theatre Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's bestselling book about a senior's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it included a few charming musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the songs for the theatrical version, which is moving to the West End in winter. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, the same organization revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
This writer moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining drawing from the life of acclaimed performer the film star. The director directs the actress in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a love of dance. His recent film titled En Corps starred dancer the artist, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the étoile transitioned to director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for spectators. Signed, audio-described and regular editions of the play are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through brief segments on TikTok. The creators come from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, written by this writer, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of adolescence with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in this US location in 2022, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The artistic director the artist pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year streaming on this online service.
