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Women Talking: An Evening of Wild Female Imagination features three new works from playwrights Sandra Delgado, ruth tang, and Brittany Allen. Inspired by the film and its themes, the playwrights explored the choice the women need to make as a community: Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave.

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Meet Mabel Loomis Todd, an inspired conversationalist who routinely invites scandal and ignores the rules of 19th century society. Now in her 70s and living on Hog Island in Maine, the outspoken writer and editor is holding court, entertaining us with musings on her colorful life, spilling secrets, and revealing the truth about how she turned Emily Dickinson into a household name.

Welcome to Audiodesires, where sexual wellness meets your pleasure. We create short, erotic audio stories for women and couples, bringing your most intimate fantasies to life. Join us here on Spotify to listen to sneak previews of some of our favorite stories to help improve your overall health and sexual wellbeing. For exclusive access to hundreds more stories, create a free Audiodesires account.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2025 In Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Written originally in Kannada, these portraits of family and community tensions testify to Mushtaq’s years as a...

Jeanne has spent her girlhood at a convent, where she received a solid education but little insight into the realities of life outside its walls. Now, as she returns home, she is a joyful young woman brimming with hope and eager to embrace love and adventure. However, the truths of life were not part of her convent training, and with parents too shy to discuss delicate matters, Jeanne must navigate her new world on her own. From the bewildering experiences of her wedding night to the trials of childbirth, infidelity, and the complexities of faith, Jeanne embarks on a journey of discovery, ...

Does love at first sight truly exist? For Natalie, the answer is a resounding yes. When she spots the dashing Captain Mowbray at a reception dinner, she’s convinced he’s the one—and she’s ready to move mountains to make him her husband. Armed with her wealth, bravery, and unwavering determination, Natalie is prepared to fight for her dreams, even against the handsome captains steadfast refusal to marry. Join her on a journey filled with passion, courage, and the quest for true love. - Summary by Jenn Broda

“What does she want from me?” A young Iranian immigrant panics as she’s being chased through the streets by an unknown blonde woman. When their two worlds collide, the answer to that question becomes increasingly unsettling in Afsaneh Gray’s The Other Woman, a bracingly unpredictable audio experience. The two women find they share similar struggles in a society that doesn’t see them…but as their relationship develops, what feels like liberation begins to shift into an all-too-familiar dynamic.

An Audible Original from Audible Theater, Proof of Love is an Emerging Playwrights Commission, written for and available exclusively on Audible. Constance thought she had a happy life and a loving husband. Suddenly, a tragic accident splinters her upper-class black family - and forces Constance to face uncomfortable truths about her marriage and herself. Proof of Love is the explosive, funny, and moving new one-woman play by Chisa Hutchinson, member of the first class of talent supported by the Audible Playwrights Fund.

Written and performed by London-based actor and poet Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials), Heart introduces us to a woman who finds herself married and divorced at age 28. As she begins the process of piecing her life together, she confronts the insecurities and self-imposed boundaries that have always held her back. In the process, she discovers love in the last place—and with the last person—she expected.

Four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein takes on New York City’s very own political firebrand, Bella Abzug, in his new raucous, heart-rending, and absurdly humorous solo show. Set in 1976, on the eve of her bid to become New York State’s first female senator, Bella Bella finds this larger-than-life, truth-slinging, groundbreaking, hat-wearing icon squirreled away in the bathroom of a midtown hotel awaiting that night’s election results while a coterie of family and celebs await her entrance. Directing is Kimberly Senior (The Niceties).

From Dipsea, Fictional Men Written By Women is the spiciest fiction podcast on the internet. Each season features a new storyline with swoon-worthy characters, your favorite romantic tropes, and plenty of spice to keep you hooked. This podcast is for adults only, so headphones are highly recommended. Ready for more? Head over to the Dipsea app for thousands more original audiobooks created just for you. Use the promo code FICTIONALMEN or visit dipseastories.com/fictionalmen to get 30 days free.

Step into the captivating world of Ernest Hemingway's 'Men Without Women,' a timeless collection of stories that delves deep into the complexities of masculinity, love, and loss. With his signature spare prose and profound insights, Hemingway paints vivid portraits of men grappling with the void left by the absence of women in their lives. From the smoky bars of Paris to the bullrings of Spain, these stories will transport you to a realm of raw emotions and introspection. Join Hemingway's unforgettable characters as they navigate the unpredictable terrain of desire, heartache, and the eternal ...

A collection of women-centric short-stories by Munshi Premchand beautifully narrated for Krity by Ruchika Thukral. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app to stay updated with latest releases.

Devilishly attractive Lord Illingworth is notorious for his skill as a seducer. But he is still invited to all the "best" houses, while his female conquests must hide their shame in seclusion. In this devastating drawing-room comedy, Oscar Wilde uses his celebrated wit to expose English society's narrow view of everything from sexual mores to Americans.

Step into the witty world of John Fletchers Womans Prize, or the Tamer Tamed, a delightful comedy likely penned around 1611 as a sequel to Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew. In this clever tale, we find the notorious shrew-tamer, Petruchio, now a widower, embarking on a new marriage with the sharp and spirited Maria. Encouraged by her cousin Bianca and sister Livia, Maria boldly decides to strike for equal rights, defying the expectations of a proper 17th-century wife. Fletchers play challenges the dynamics of gender roles within marriage, making it a thought-provoking and entertaining ...

A Woman of No Importance is a brilliant play by the renowned Irish playwright Oscar Wilde, first performed on April 19, 1893, at London’s Haymarket Theatre. This captivating work showcases Wildes sharp wit and his unique brand of dark comedy, delving into the intricacies of English upper-class society. Since its debut, it has been staged across Europe and North America, proving its enduring relevance and charm. (Summary by Wikipedia) Cast Lord Illingworth Peter Bishop, Sir John Pontefract Ernst Pattynama, Lord Alfred Rufford Bob Gonzalez, Mr. Kelvil, M.P. Nigel Boydell, The Ven. Archdeacon ...

A Woman is a Weathercock, the debut play by former child star Nathan Field, unfolds over the course of a single day in bustling London. The story revolves around Sir John Worldlys three daughters—Bellafront, Katherine, and Lucida—as a colorful cast of suitors compete for their affections. Among them are the fiery Captain Pouts, the whimsical Sir Abraham Ninny, and the wealthy merchant Strange. With clever Nevill pulling the strings behind a series of sham marriages and young Scudmore dreaming of eloping with Bellafront, the drama is further heightened by the pregnant Mistress Wagtail, who ...

The year is 1898; a young boy witnesses his fathers brutal murder at the hands of a woman shrouded in black lace and adorned with an ornate brooch. Decades later, the boy, now a man, is confronted with the haunting visage of his fathers killer in a portrait at his wifes inherited chateau. The portrait is of his wifes deceased mother, wearing the eerily familiar black lace and brooch. As he grapples with his love for his wife and the chilling revelation, he finds himself under attack from a figure bearing a striking resemblance to the woman from his past. Consumed by self-doubt and questions, ...