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Excellent Online Performance Selections for This Month

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

Following the author's bestselling novel about a retiree's road trip was transformed into last year's movie, it included multiple beautiful tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in January. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.

Wonderland Tea Party

ZooNation is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin this winter, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding a decade, the same organization revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Available from the online platform.

The Hedda Adaptation

The playwright transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. This filmmaker directs this performer in the debut production at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

French film-maker this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for dance. His 2022 drama called En Corps highlighted ballerina this talented woman, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer transitioned to director of dance at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on the streaming service.

The Property Drama

An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. During that time, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. Signed, audio-described and regular editions of this performance are offered.

Art Flicks

Pentabus's National Young Writers collective utilize time effectively with this collection of short online plays, delivered via short episodes on this digital service. The writers represent different parts of Britain and the initial installment, written by Eilidh Nurse, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.

Within the Pages

A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Staged in the American city in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.

Fleeting Moments

"La Capitana" was the title earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to her with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year available through this online service.

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