Best Streaming Stage Choices for November
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's popular novel about an elderly man's journey was converted into a recent cinematic release, it included several charming musical numbers by the folk musician. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to London's theatre district in January. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright relocates Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and recasts the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker directs this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker the artist is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to director of dance at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of the production are available.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with this series of short online plays, delivered via 90-second bursts on this digital service. The creators hail from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for this talented actor. A collaboration with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the title given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates this icon with this performance, filmed at the international performance event in recent months available through Arte.tv.
