Best Online Theatre Picks for This Month

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Following this writer's acclaimed book about a senior's journey was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it featured multiple beautiful tracks by Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – including bonus material that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to watch online.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

The dance company is giving A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Returning ten years, the same organization revolutionized this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Streaming on Digital Theatre.

The Hedda Adaptation

The playwright moves the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining inspired by the experiences of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald leads this performer in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a devotion to ballet. His recent film titled En Corps starred performer the artist, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer turned director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, now on this online platform.

The Estate

A blistering turn from the actor fuels the director's 2025 political drama, which comes to the digital platform on the twelfth. During that time, to mark inclusive media events and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, narrated and noncaptioned versions of this performance are accessible.

Creative Shorts

Pentabus's National Young Writers team utilize time effectively with this series of short online plays, told in brief segments on this digital service. The writers represent different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, stars the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.

Within the Pages

A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her family member was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.

Fugaces

"This Leader" was the moniker earned by the artistic talent the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates her with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months streaming on this online service.

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