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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Excellent Online Performance Choices for This Month

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Following Rachel Joyce's popular book about a senior's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured several lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the songs for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in the new year. This recording of musical interpretations, One for the Road – including extra songs that weren't included in the theatrical show and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to stream.

Alice's Tea Party

The dance company is giving the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back a decade, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.

The Hedda Adaptation

The playwright relocates the classic drama from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the life of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming late November.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

Cinematographer the artist is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to director of dance at the French institution, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.

The Inheritance Story

An intense performance from this performer drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. That night, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and standard formats of this performance are offered.

Art Flicks

Pentabus's National Young Writers collective make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on this digital service. The creators hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A young adult book jointly created by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the inspiration for this high school musical, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with a magical story drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Staged in this US location in the past, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.

Transient Times

"The Captain" was the moniker given to the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to her with this performance, recorded during the French dance festival earlier this year available through Arte.tv.

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Megan Ward

Lena Visser is an urban enthusiast and freelance writer with a passion for uncovering the hidden stories of city life.

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