Excellent Streaming Stage Picks for November

Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey

After the author's acclaimed story about a senior's travels was transformed into a 2023 film, it showcased several lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the city's performance hub in January. This recording of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – including additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to view digitally.

Wonderland Tea Party

This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through the online platform.

The Hedda Adaptation

The playwright moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation drawing from the story of award-winning actress the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Available late November.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

Director this creator is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His recent film En Corps featured ballerina the artist, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the principal dancer transitioned to artistic leader at the French institution, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on MarqueeTV.

The Property Drama

A blistering turn from this performer fuels the director's 2025 political drama, which comes to the digital platform on 12 November. That night, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the play are available.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's National Young Writers group create concise content with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via short episodes on the social platform. The writers hail from around the UK and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with the media organization.

Between the Lines

A YA novel co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the upheavals of growing up with a magical story drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Staged in this US location in the past, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.

Fleeting Moments

"The Captain" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. This talented performer the artist celebrates her with this production, captured at the French dance festival during the current year available through Arte.tv.

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