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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Top Online Performance Selections for This Month

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

When this writer's acclaimed book about an elderly man's journey was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured multiple beautiful tracks by Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, One for the Road – including bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, this creative team revolutionized this beloved story with their ballet production. Streaming on the online platform.

Hedda Gabler

Tanika Gupta relocates this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in this location. Available the end of the month.

Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont

Director the artist is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a devotion to performance art. His cinematic work called En Corps featured performer the artist, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the principal dancer transitioned to director of dance at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on MarqueeTV.

The Property Drama

A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to celebrate accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and standard formats of the production are available.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this series of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on TikTok. The writers represent different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the performer known for the experienced performer. A partnership with Rural Media.

Reading Between Lines

A YA novel collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a magical story drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's on this performance service.

Fleeting Moments

"This Leader" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors her with this artistic work, recorded during the international performance event during the current year streaming on this online service.

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