02 Oct 2026
Top Online Stage Selections for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After the author's acclaimed book about a retiree's travels was converted into last year's movie, it included a few charming songs by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – including bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, Kate Prince's company transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite based on the life of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a devotion to ballet. His recent film En Corps highlighted performer this talented woman, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the étoile became director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. During that time, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and standard formats of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program team create concise content with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through short episodes on TikTok. The writers represent various British locations and the initial installment, written by Eilidh Nurse, stars the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the transformations of growing up with an imaginative journey drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Performed in New York in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the title earned by the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. This talented performer this creator celebrates the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months accessible via this online service.