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Excellent Digital Performance Selections for The Coming Weeks

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

When the author's acclaimed book about an elderly man's road trip was adapted into last year's movie, it included multiple charming tracks by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger created the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in January. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to stream.

Wonderland Tea Party

This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Rewinding several years, this creative team transformed this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Accessible through the online platform.

Hedda Gabler

The playwright transfers this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and changes the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the debut production at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Streaming the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

Director this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of dance. His recent film En Corps highlighted ballerina this talented woman, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer turned dance director at Paris Opera, is profiled via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, currently available on this online platform.

The Property Drama

A blistering turn from this performer drives Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. During that time, to recognize accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity the company, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, narrated and standard formats of the play are available.

Art Flicks

The theatre company's young talent initiative team utilize time effectively with this series of mini digital dramas, presented through brief segments on the social platform. The writers represent around the UK and the initial installment, written by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A partnership with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the inspiration for this high school musical, which blurs the challenges of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in the American city in recent years, it's available through the theatrical platform.

Fleeting Moments

"La Capitana" was the title given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in that historical period. This talented performer the artist pays tribute to her with this performance, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.

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