Top Digital Performance Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When this writer's popular book about a retiree's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included a few lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger provided the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in the new year. This recording of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with extra songs that weren't included in the theatrical show and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is providing A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation in the coming months, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
This writer moves Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His recent film En Corps featured dancer Marion Barbeau, whose guide this celebrated artist, the principal dancer became director of dance at this prestigious company, is featured with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for spectators. Signed, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group create concise content with this series of short online plays, told in short episodes on TikTok. The writers come from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, written by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the source for this high school musical, which blurs the challenges of growing up with an imaginative journey based on its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in New York in the past, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates her with this performance, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year accessible via this online service.
