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Top Digital Theatre Picks for November

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Following Rachel Joyce's popular book about an elderly man's journey was converted into a recent cinematic release, it included multiple charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which is moving to the city's performance hub in January. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that didn't make the theatrical show and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.

Alice's Tea Party

ZooNation is providing this holiday tale an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with their production at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, the same organization revolutionized this beloved story with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.

Hedda Gabler

Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in an adaptation inspired by the life of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. The director directs this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a love of ballet. His recent film called En Corps featured ballerina the artist, whose guide the renowned dancer, the principal dancer became dance director at this prestigious company, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on this online platform.

The Inheritance Story

A blistering turn from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for viewers. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and regular editions of the production are offered.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's young talent initiative collective utilize time effectively with these installments of mini digital dramas, delivered via 90-second bursts on this digital service. The creators represent around the UK and the initial installment, created by the playwright, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in the American city in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.

Transient Times

"La Capitana" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to this icon with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on the cultural platform.

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