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Best Digital Performance Picks for November

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed novel about a senior's travels was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it included a few lovely songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in winter. Passenger's album of track versions, called One for the Road – with bonus material that didn't make the stage production and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

The dance company is giving A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Looking back ten years, this creative team revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from this streaming service.

The Hedda Adaptation

The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and transforms the main character into an ex-actress, in a rewrite based on the life of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available 25-28 November.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

Director this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for dance. His cinematic work En Corps featured ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through this online platform.

The Estate

An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar powers the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for viewers. Signed, audio-described and regular editions of this performance are offered.

Mini Dramas

This organization's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights hail from various British locations and the first in the series, authored by the playwright, includes the performer known for this talented actor. A joint effort with this creative company.

Within the Pages

A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which blurs the transformations of growing up with an imaginative journey drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in the past, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.

Fugaces

"This Leader" was the title given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through this online service.

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Michele Mckay

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