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Tom Cobb; or Fortunes Toy

Tom Cobb; or Fortunes Toy

Written by: W. S. Gilbert
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In this whimsical tale, we meet a nameless old pauper, a patient of Doctor Whipple, who has been dubbed Tom Cobb due to his disheveled appearance reminiscent of the doctor himself. The neighborhood has embraced this moniker for two years, but what happens if the old Tom Cobb passes away? Young Tom, who shares the name, faces a peculiar predicament his debts might vanish with the old mans demise, but he’s still very much alive! As potential heirs of the young Tom plot to submit his will in their favor, hilarity ensues. Join us for a delightful romp filled with comedic twists and charming characters. - Summary by ToddHWCopyright Comedy and Fairy Tales
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  • Demi-Gods-James Stephens

    Demi-Gods-James Stephens
    Aug 11 2026
    In this whimsical tale, we meet a nameless old pauper, a patient of Doctor Whipple, who has been dubbed Tom Cobb due to his disheveled appearance reminiscent of the doctor himself. The neighborhood has embraced this moniker for two years, but what happens if the old Tom Cobb passes away? Young Tom, who shares the name, faces a peculiar predicament his debts might vanish with the old mans demise, but he’s still very much alive! As potential heirs of the young Tom plot to submit his will in their favor, hilarity ensues. Join us for a delightful romp filled with comedic twists and charming characters. - Summary by ToddHW
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    4 hrs and 38 mins
  • Henrietta Volume 1 (Dramatic Reading)-Charlotte Lennox

    Henrietta Volume 1 (Dramatic Reading)-Charlotte Lennox
    Aug 10 2026
    In this whimsical tale, we meet a nameless old pauper, a patient of Doctor Whipple, who has been dubbed Tom Cobb due to his disheveled appearance reminiscent of the doctor himself. The neighborhood has embraced this moniker for two years, but what happens if the old Tom Cobb passes away? Young Tom, who shares the name, faces a peculiar predicament his debts might vanish with the old mans demise, but he’s still very much alive! As potential heirs of the young Tom plot to submit his will in their favor, hilarity ensues. Join us for a delightful romp filled with comedic twists and charming characters. - Summary by ToddHW
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    5 hrs and 9 mins
  • Fate of Fenella-Various

    Fate of Fenella-Various
    Aug 10 2026
    In this whimsical tale, we meet a nameless old pauper, a patient of Doctor Whipple, who has been dubbed Tom Cobb due to his disheveled appearance reminiscent of the doctor himself. The neighborhood has embraced this moniker for two years, but what happens if the old Tom Cobb passes away? Young Tom, who shares the name, faces a peculiar predicament his debts might vanish with the old mans demise, but he’s still very much alive! As potential heirs of the young Tom plot to submit his will in their favor, hilarity ensues. Join us for a delightful romp filled with comedic twists and charming characters. - Summary by ToddHW
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    7 hrs and 24 mins
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