Best Online Stage Choices for This Month

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

When this writer's bestselling novel about an elderly man's journey was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included several charming musical numbers by Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in January. The musician's collection of song renditions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that weren't included in the stage production and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.

Alice's Tea Party

The dance company is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, the same organization transformed this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Streaming on Digital Theatre.

Hedda Gabler

The playwright relocates Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the story of acclaimed performer the film star. The director guides the actress in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Available the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

Cinematographer the artist is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for performance art. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted dancer the artist, whose guide this celebrated artist, the principal dancer turned dance director at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on this online platform.

The Property Drama

A powerful portrayal from this performer drives the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to the digital platform on mid-November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and a quarter century of the accessibility organization the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for spectators. BSL-interpreted, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the production are accessible.

Art Flicks

Pentabus's emerging playwrights program collective create concise content with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via brief segments on TikTok. The writers come from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, created by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for this talented actor. A collaboration with this creative company.

Between the Lines

A young adult book collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in the American city in 2022, it's available through this performance service.

Transient Times

"This Leader" was the title earned by the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event earlier this year streaming on Arte.tv.

Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith

A cultural anthropologist and writer passionate about documenting cross-border narratives and fostering international dialogue.