Showing results for "Soldiers" in Drama & Plays

Raunchy, risqué and rebellious, early Restoration comedies were a breath of fresh air for 17th century theatregoers. With Charles II restored to the throne in 1660, Oliver Cromwell's ban on stage performances was rescinded, and for the first time, women were invited to tread the boards as actresses. Playwrights developed a new style of social comedy, packed with amorous escapades, bawdy humour, wicked wit and sexual innuendo. This scintillating anthology showcases six leading lights of early Restoration drama.

The Good Soldier (1915) unfolds just before World War I, painting a poignant portrait of two seemingly flawless couples whose lives are marred by tragedy. Through a masterful use of non-chronological storytelling and the innovative technique of the unreliable narrator, author Ford Madox Ford gradually unveils a narrative that starkly contrasts with the initial impressions given. Inspired by real-life incidents of infidelity and Fords own tumultuous experiences, this novel offers a deep exploration of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. (Summary by Wikipedia) Music ...

Back from the Great War, a disillusioned and broke young soldier finds an unexpected refuge in the home of Miss Marilla Chadwick, a kind-hearted old lady eagerly awaiting her nephew for dinner. Alongside them is Mary Amber, Miss Marillas neighbor, who harbors a deep disdain for men. With tensions high and sparks flying, what will unfold when he clashes with a girl in the concrete jungle? - Summary by LikeManyWaters

‘A Voyage For Soldier Miles’ transforms the enormity of a dying world into an intimate tale of unrequited love. A bold, cinematic journey in every sense, it is an immersive story for our time, blending a soul-stirring soundtrack featuring Grammy-winning artists.Cry Desert Media presents an audio experience like no other ever recorded. Written and composed by Mark Warford, and renowned soundscape artist, Leif Boman, this production is literally saturated with an incredible sense of optimism and musicality that traverses language, race and culture from every point across the globe. The ...

The Podcast Players are proud to present A Mysterious Affair at Soldier Island. This show is a radio play adaptation of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," presented in six parts. Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island off the coast of Devon, England. What do they have in common? A mysterious letter, a dark secret, and none of them know the truth for the sudden invitation.

The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds (summary by D. Leeson).

Some of the most chilling and macabre tales in the English language can be attributed to American journalist and short story writer Ambrose Bierce. His books include "Can Such Things Be: Tales of Horror and the Supernatural," as well as "The Devil's Dictionary." He also penned scathing views of frontier life and its lawlessness, and the most caustic threatises of war. "In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians" represents Bierce's short stories written in and around the time of the Civil War. These include "A Horseman in the Sky, " "Chickamauga, " "The Applicant, " "A Holy Terror, ...