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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Best Streaming Theatre Selections for The Coming Weeks

The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry

When Rachel Joyce's popular book about a senior's travels was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured several lovely tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to watch online.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

ZooNation is giving this holiday tale a contemporary twist in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Looking back several years, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Available from the online platform.

Hedda Gabler

This writer moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald guides Pearl Chanda in the debut production at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible 25-28 November.

Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace

Director the artist is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a love of ballet. His 2022 drama called En Corps starred performer this talented woman, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the étoile became director of dance at Paris Opera, is profiled through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through the streaming service.

The Property Drama

An intense performance from this performer powers Shaan Sahota's 2025 political drama, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for audience members. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and standard formats of this performance are offered.

Mini Dramas

Pentabus's National Young Writers team make every minute count with this series of short online plays, told in brief segments on TikTok. The playwrights hail from around the UK and the first in the series, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A collaboration with Rural Media.

Between the Lines

A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this teenage production, which blurs the upheavals of growing up with a fantastical adventure drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in the past, it's streaming via this performance service.

Transient Times

"The Captain" was the nickname given to the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates her with this performance, filmed at the international performance event in recent months accessible via this online service.

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Anna Davila

Elena is a seasoned mountaineer and outdoor writer with over 15 years of experience scaling peaks across Europe and Asia.

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