Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's popular book about an elderly man's road trip was converted into a 2023 film, it included several lovely songs by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger provided the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the life of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides the actress in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director this creator is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for dance. His 2022 drama En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to celebrate inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of this performance are available.
Art Flicks
The theatre company's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, presented through short episodes on TikTok. The writers represent various British locations and the first in the series, authored by this writer, features the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A joint effort with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this high school musical, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, recorded during the French dance festival in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.
