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Top Digital Performance Selections for The Coming Weeks

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

When Rachel Joyce's popular book about an elderly man's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased several beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to London's theatre district in winter. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the theatrical show and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.

Alice's Tea Party

ZooNation is providing this holiday tale a contemporary twist this winter, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.

Hedda

This writer relocates this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in an adaptation based on the story of award-winning actress the film star. The director directs the actress in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in this location. Available the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

French film-maker the artist is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a love of dance. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted dancer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became director of dance at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on the streaming service.

The Inheritance Story

An intense performance from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. British Sign Language, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the production are offered.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's National Young Writers group make every minute count with these installments of mini digital dramas, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The creators represent various British locations and the premiere episode, authored by Eilidh Nurse, includes the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A partnership with this creative company.

Reading Between Lines

A YA novel collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a magical story drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in recent years, it's on this performance service.

Fugaces

"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, captured at the international performance event earlier this year accessible via this online service.

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