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The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula.Support us here!

Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, ...

Dive into the whimsical world of humor with this pamphlet from the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto. Featuring selections from Further Foolishness and Frenzied Fiction, this collection showcases some of Leacocks most delightful and amusing excerpts, including the hilarious The Snoopopaths, or Fifty Stories in One and Foreign Fiction in Imported Instalments Serge the Superman. A Russian Novel. - Summary by Winnifred Assmann

Step into the whimsical world of Garden Of Folly, a captivating 1924 collection of essays from the renowned Canadian humorist who captured the hearts of readers across the English-speaking world in the early twentieth century. Join us as we explore the wit and charm of this beloved author, brought to life through the engaging narration of David Wales.

A European businessman and his Malayan wife have a daughter, Nina. A Malayan prince comes to do trade with the businessman and falls in love with the daughter. Conflict arises when other influences cause distrust in the business partnership and the daughter runs off to be with the prince. (Summary by Kristel Tretter)

Eric Stannard, a renowned portrait artist of immense wealth, is discovered dead in his own studio, with an etching needle chillingly embedded in his chest. His wife Joyce and model Natalie are found frozen in shock at the scene, making them the immediate suspects. However, mysteries unfold as the artists son, infatuated with Natalie, and a neighbor smitten with Joyce, come into the picture. Will the enigmatic psychic be able to unravel the truth? Or will it be the brilliant detective Alan Ford who uncovers the murderer? Join us in this thrilling tale of deceit, love, and mystery.

Released every Sunday at 6am central Hosted by Rob, the owner of Folly Coffee Roasters, the Folly Coffee podcast is focused around Food & Beverage and has four episode categories: Small Business, Coffee, People, Business and Stories. Follow along our journey as a small business startup, hear stories and advice within the Food and Bev industry, and interviews with other interesting people.

Almayer’s Folly is a dramatic tale of ambition, greed, and personal downfall. European trader Kaspar Almayer, obsessed with finding gold in Malaysia, watches his dreams crumble as his family and fortune slip away. A haunting study of colonialism and failure.

Joseph Conrad was born in former Poland, spent part of his childhood exiled in Russia because of his father's Polish nationalist political activities, learned and read French early, and did not speak a word of English until his late teens. It is perhaps not surprising, then, that when Conrad came to write this, his first novel, it centred on the pain of having a contested sense of identity, the experience of having to choose, in the midst of argument and derision, whether one was really 'this or that'. The Almayer of the story is a morose and hapless trader of Dutch extraction, settled in ...

Welcome to Film Folly! The biweekly podcast where your host, Amanda Rose, takes a deeper dive into movies by talking about memorable scenes and themes within a film. I like to explore the journey we take when watching movies and have meaningful conversation. Follow along with the featured film every episode and share your thoughts to be featured in the show! Film Folly also has lots of entertainment news about your favorite TV and films to keep you informed with what’s going on in Hollywood. So, let’s get deep and have fun conversations about film and everything in between!

Friday Follies is a weekly podcast from the Mutual Audio Network feed bringing a collection of great comedy & humour audio drama and audio fiction. Looking for a smile to lighten your day? Subscribe to Friday Follies!

Simon, Keith and friends look at their favourite duos, double acts and unlikely friendships in TV and film.

Tales from the crew, cast and founders of the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.

Bienvenue dans les coulisses du Cabaret et du Burlesque avec notre podcast "Sous les Strass". Découvrez notre univers à travers deux formats uniques : des épisodes courts, parfaits pour apprendre rapidement sur des sujets spécifiques de ce monde fascinant, et des entretiens plus longs, offrant des conversations approfondies avec des artistes professionnels et des passionnés au parcours exceptionnel. Explorons notre relation avec la scène, la créativité, et nos corps, et plongeons ensemble dans l'univers scintillant du spectacle. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/...

The Fat Controller #OLDSKOOL Show Podcast is broadcast live weekly on Centreforce 883 Radio, Tuesday evening 10pm until midnight. Featuring classic choonage from the golden Old Skool era of 88-95, with plenty of banter along the way...