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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Best Online Performance Picks for This Month

The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry

When this writer's bestselling story about a retiree's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased several beautiful musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that weren't included in the musical and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is ready to stream.

Wonderland Tea Party

ZooNation is giving the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, the same organization transformed this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through this streaming service.

Hedda

The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to 1948 London and changes the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite drawing from the life of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the debut production at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible late November.

Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants

French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he also has a love of performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.

The Estate

A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's 2025 political drama, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. During that time, to mark accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of the play are accessible.

Art Flicks

Pentabus's National Young Writers collective utilize time effectively with these installments of mini digital dramas, told in brief segments on this digital service. The creators hail from around the UK and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A partnership with Rural Media.

Reading Between Lines

A young adult book jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.

Fugaces

"The Captain" was the moniker associated with the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates her with this production, captured at the French dance festival during the current year accessible via this online service.

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