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Step into the world of Charles Dickens with this lively stage adaptation of his beloved novel, which made its debut in November 1838 at the Adelphi Theater in London. At that time, only eight installments of the story had been published, leading to the omission of key characters like the flamboyant Crummles family, who play a significant role in the later narrative. Notably, the plays ending is an imaginative twist by playwright Edward Stirling, diverging from Dickens original vision. Interestingly, Dickens himself attended a performance featuring the talented comedienne Mary Keeley as Smike, ...

In a twist of fate, Henry Fielding found himself unable to publish his plays, leading him to craft a farcical masterpiece about his very struggle. This play culminates in an entertaining third act that features a mock Puppet Show, delightfully performed by actors, titled The Pleasures of the Town. Join us for a humorous and insightful exploration of the trials of authorship, brought to life by a talented cast, including Luckless, the beleaguered author, and a colorful ensemble of characters. - Summary by ToddHW

Comedic Farce featuring  AI and Human voices centering around a fictional radio station, planetarium, and Greek Mythological Goddesses, Urania the Muse of Astronomy.  This is the parallel universe 'shotgun' edition.

And Straight On - Vaguely

Unstoppable Farce tells the story of "Mr. Mirth" himself, in his own words, beginning with forty-five years of what might generously be described as a wasted existence before he decided to become the most successful FC (Famous Comedian) of all time. He describes how he created his Lithuanian Chupacabra alter ego, honed his signature Cheezy Pleezers bit, and became a viral sensation on Qlip Qlop and H!jnx. He dishes the dirt on touring with Hannah Gadsby and Dave Chapelle, what really went down behind the scenes at SNL, and what it was like to be the first (and last) comedian to play the ...

We delve into the world of entertainment and see if we can pull an adventure out of our arse. Our aim is to inspire and to show, so long as you look, almost anything can be a tabletop adventure. So, don’t be intimidated and let’s see what we can stitch together.