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Excellent Digital Performance Choices for November

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

When the author's acclaimed book about a senior's journey was adapted into a 2023 film, it included several beautiful tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in winter. This recording of song renditions, titled One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to watch online.

Wonderland Tea Party

The dance company is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning ten years, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Available from this streaming service.

Hedda Gabler

This writer transfers the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite based on the experiences of award-winning actress the film star. The director leads the actress in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Accessible the end of the month.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

Director the artist is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for dance. His cinematic work titled En Corps highlighted dancer this talented woman, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the star performer became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on this online platform.

The Estate

A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to celebrate inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and regular editions of the play are available.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's young talent initiative team utilize time effectively with this series of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights come from around the UK and the first in the series, written by this writer, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.

Within the Pages

A teenage-focused story jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in the American city in 2022, it's available through this performance service.

Fleeting Moments

"The Captain" was the title given to the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. This talented performer this creator pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year streaming on this online service.

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