02 Oct 2026
Best Online Theatre Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After the author's popular book about a senior's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured several charming musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the songs for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in January. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – including bonus material that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning a decade, this creative team revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright relocates the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and recasts the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a love of ballet. His cinematic work En Corps featured dancer the artist, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the étoile became director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer powers Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on the twelfth. During that time, to celebrate inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for spectators. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and regular editions of the production are available.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers group create concise content with this collection of short online plays, told in brief segments on this digital service. The creators represent different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, created by this writer, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the source for this high school musical, which combines the upheavals of adolescence with an imaginative journey drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in the American city in 2022, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the moniker given to the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The artistic director Aina Alegre pays tribute to her with this performance, recorded during the French dance festival during the current year streaming on the cultural platform.