Top Streaming Theatre Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's bestselling book about a senior's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it featured multiple beautiful tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that didn't make the musical and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing the classic story a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright relocates Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to 1948 London and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation based on the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. The director leads the actress in the debut production at the Orange Tree in this location. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for performance art. His recent film called En Corps featured dancer this talented woman, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer transitioned to dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor powers the director's 2025 political drama, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. On that evening, to celebrate inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and regular editions of the play are available.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program team make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via brief segments on TikTok. The writers come from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, created by the playwright, includes the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A collaboration with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A YA novel jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in 2022, it's available through this performance service.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the moniker given to the artistic talent the legendary artist, who gained popularity in that historical period. The artistic director the artist pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, filmed at the French dance festival earlier this year available through Arte.tv.