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Top Digital Theatre Selections for November

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

Following Rachel Joyce's acclaimed story about an elderly man's travels was converted into last year's movie, it showcased a few charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to view digitally.

Alice's Tea Party

ZooNation is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation in the coming months, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.

Hedda Gabler

Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite drawing from the life of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. The director guides Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer transitioned to director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on MarqueeTV.

The Estate

An intense performance from this performer drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. During that time, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. Signed, narrated and standard formats of the play are accessible.

Mini Dramas

The theatre company's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, told in brief segments on TikTok. The creators come from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, written by the playwright, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.

Within the Pages

A young adult book collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this high school musical, which merges the transformations of teenage years with an imaginative journey inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.

Fugaces

"The Captain" was the title earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in that historical period. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.

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