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The Birling family are spending a happy evening celebrating the engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will result in the merging of two successful local businesses. Yet just when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise visit from an Inspector Goole...

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an ...

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Hidden Men is an original radio drama written by Malcolm J Hogan, exploring the unseen lives of male carers with warmth, humour and honesty.Set around a small local support group, the play follows men at different stages of caring — husbands, sons and friends — each quietly navigating responsibility, exhaustion and isolation. As their stories unfold, shared experience becomes a lifeline.The drama features performances from Alan Fletcher, Toby Foster, Matthew James Morrison, Ryan Mulvey and Scott Wright, with sound design and music by William Price, whose work helps shape the emotional ...

This collection contains the following works: Medea by Sophocles Antigone by Sophocles Agamemnon by Aeschylus Eumenides by Aeschylus The Choephori by Aeschylus The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

Set against the backdrop of a small community during the Napoleonic Wars, Quality Street follows two spirited sisters who establish a school for local children when the towns doctor leaves to fight. A decade later, the doctor returns, expecting to seamlessly resume his former life, unaware of the vibrant changes that have taken place. This charming tale, infused with humor and heart, features Katharine Hepburn in a classic film adaptation from 1937. Interestingly, the beloved Quality Street chocolates were inspired by this enchanting play. - Summary by ToddHW

In this captivating tale from the author of Peter Pan, Lord Loam, a British nobleman, boldly challenges the notion of class divisions, much to the discomfort of his aristocratic peers. His progressive views are showcased at tea parties where servants and guests mingle, much to the disapproval of Crichton, his loyal butler. When fate casts them all away on a deserted tropical island, the pragmatic Crichton emerges as the only one equipped with practical skills. As social roles are upended, Crichton rises to power as the governor of their new world. Join us for a journey that explores themes of ...

In a picturesque country house, eight intriguing guests gather for an unusual invitation to step into a magical wood that offers a glimpse of what their lives might have been had they made different choices. Despite warnings to stay away, curiosity drives them to explore this enchanting yet perilous realm. Drawing inspiration from Shakespeares poignant words—The fault lies in ourselves, dear Brutus, not in our stars—this play delves into the age-old question when given a second chance, will we repeat our past mistakes? (summary by David O) The cast features Mr. Dearth azureblue, Mrs. Alice...

One of the best-known Irish playwrights, John Millington Synge premiered The Playboy of the Western World in 1907. It immediately provoked controversy, eventually resulting in the infamous "Playboy" riots. It has been recorded and adapted many times, but this timeless recording stars the Irish actors who made it a classic, including Siobhan McKenna and Cyril Cusack.

Adapted by David Mamet from a translation by Vlada Chernornirdik. In this classic of Chekhov’s canon, an overbearing professor pays a visit to his country estate, where Sonya and Vanya, his daughter and former brother-in-law, have slaved to maintain his wealth. But Vanya is enchanted by the professor’s new wife, while Sonya has fallen for the town’s melancholy doctor. Includes a conversation with Rosamund Bartlett, author of Chekhov: Scenes from a Life.

Two of J M Synge’s remarkable plays and an exploration of the man, his work and his life on the Aran Islands J M Synge was one of the giants of Irish theatre, and a leading dramatist of the Irish Literary Renaissance. Together with W B Yeats and others, he co-founded Dublin’s famous Abbey...

Als investigative Bloggerin ist es meine Aufgabe, die Wahrheit aufzudecken. Doch je näher ich ihm komme, desto stärker zieht er mich in seine Welt. Je mehr ich über ihn herausfinde, desto tiefer gerate ich in seinen Abgrund. Bis ich vor der Wahl stehe: Lasse ich ihn auffliegen – oder lasse ich mich in seine Dunkelheit ziehen?

A collection of short stories and radio plays from the unsettled mind of J.P. Paradise.Contains curse words and bad things happening to bad people. There are deaths in all shapes and sizes, and horrible things happening mainly for comedic effect. Add in some animal cruelty and a pinch of blasphemy and we have all bases covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara is a major in the Salvation Army - but she's also the daughter of Andrew Undershaft, a man who's made millions from the sale of weapons of war. The real battle, however, rages between between the devilish father and his idealistic daughter as they answer the question: does salvation come through faith or finance? This sparkling comedy traverses family relations, religion, ethics and politics - as only Shaw, the master dramatist, can!

The Magpie Does Not Know is a British folk horror fiction podcast and supernatural mystery audio drama. A slow-burn story of disappearances, bird lore, and a shadow watching from the edges of a small town. Atmospheric psychological horror with rural noir tension. One for Sorrow. Nothing is explained. No one is safe..

Kelsey Grammer portrays J. Edgar Hoover in this irreverent and hilarious musical spoof about one of the most powerful men in 20th century America. As head of the FBI, Hoover was privy to the secrets in the lives of many men. Now you learn about his secret love live, his need for personal privacy, and his obsession with knowing the private affairs of others.

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