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Best Digital Theatre Picks for The Coming Weeks

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

When the author's acclaimed novel about an elderly man's travels was converted into a recent cinematic release, it included several charming songs by Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in January. This recording of song renditions, titled One for the Road – featuring bonus material that weren't included in the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.

Alice's Tea Party

ZooNation is presenting this holiday tale a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, this creative team revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Streaming on the online platform.

Hedda

Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and changes Hedda into an ex-actress, in an adaptation drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

Director the artist is best known for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a devotion to dance. His cinematic work called En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became director of dance at the French institution, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on the streaming service.

The Estate

An intense performance from the actor powers this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on the twelfth. On that evening, to mark accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and standard formats of this performance are available.

Creative Shorts

The theatre company's young talent initiative group make every minute count with this series of mini digital dramas, delivered via brief segments on this digital service. The writers represent around the UK and the first in the series, authored by this writer, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A YA novel co-written by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which blurs the transformations of teenage years with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in recent years, it's on the theatrical platform.

Fugaces

"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors the legendary dancer with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year accessible via this online service.

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