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Excellent Digital Theatre Picks for The Coming Weeks

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Following Rachel Joyce's bestselling story about a retiree's travels was adapted into last year's movie, it showcased multiple lovely tracks by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – including bonus material that didn't make the stage production and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is ready to view digitally.

Alice's Tea Party

The dance company is giving the classic story a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, this creative team reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.

Hedda Gabler

This writer moves this theatrical work from historical Oslo to 1948 London and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite drawing from the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. This filmmaker directs this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

French film-maker the artist is best known for his typically charming movies – but he also has a love of dance. His cinematic work En Corps featured dancer Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on MarqueeTV.

The Property Drama

A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar powers the director's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of the production are accessible.

Mini Dramas

The theatre company's National Young Writers team make every minute count with this series of short online plays, presented through 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers come from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, stars the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A joint effort with the media organization.

Between the Lines

A young adult book co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the challenges of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in New York in the past, it's available through this performance service.

Fleeting Moments

"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the artistic talent the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre pays tribute to this icon with this production, recorded during the French dance festival earlier this year streaming on this online service.

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