Ergebnis für "Alice" in Schauspiel & Theater

A truck driver searches across America for the wife she had long assumed was dead. In the course of her search, she will encounter not-quite-human serial murderers, towns literally lost in time, and a conspiracy that goes way beyond one missing woman.

As Hugh Paull nears the end of his rigorous training in a bustling London hospital, he stands on the brink of becoming a qualified doctor. But what twists of fate await him? What mysterious connection binds him to the family of one of his patients? And how will he navigate the strange and unexpected events that lie ahead? - Summary by Newgatenovelist

Step into the enchanting world of Alice Sit-by-the-Fire, a timeless classic brought to life by Charles Frohman at the Criterion Theatre in New York on Christmas Day, 1905. This captivating play has showcased the extraordinary talents of some of the theatres greatest leading ladies, from Ethel Barrymore to Helen Hayes. The story centers on Alice, who returns from India to England with her husband, navigating the challenges of readjusting to the home and children she had left behind.

Step into a world where a tempest brews both outside an aged house and within its walls, as tensions rise among its inhabitants. Entrapped unfolds the captivating life of Zoe Blount, whose journey is steeped in mystery and intertwined with a complex family legacy. As she navigates her romantic entanglements, the narrative poignantly explores her struggles against societal double standards. Through the lens of marriage, the story reflects the evolving notions of gender roles and relationships in the early 20th century, offering a sympathetic portrayal of Zoes challenges and triumphs. - Summary ...

Rebecca is happily married and content with her job in a London art gallery. But when tragedy strikes and her life comes crashing down around her, she flees to her childhood home in the country, hoping time will help her heal. Born in the same country town, Joe had a falling out with Rebecca and hasn’t seen or spoke to her in a decade. Now he’s the successful owner of a wine bar, and is breaking local hearts. Rebecca finds living with her parents again a challenge. Nor is it easy to discover that Joe lives and works too close for comfort.

In the heart of a fierce blizzard, young millionaire Geoffrey Holland returns to his country estate in Hillsborough, uneasy after hearing about a recent wave of burglaries. To his astonishment, he discovers the elusive burglar in his library—none other than his old schoolmate, Billy McVay. As the storm intensifies, McVay convinces Holland to brave the elements to rescue his sister, who is stranded in a dilapidated shack nearby. What choices will Holland make, and what secrets will he uncover along the way? - Summary by SaraHale

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll's Alice has been enchanting children for 150 years. Curious Alice, the bossy White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter are among the best-loved, most iconic literary creations of all time.Macmillan was the original publisher of Alice in 1865 and is proud to remain true to the vision of its creators. Every bit as iconic are Sir John Tenniel's remarkable black line illustrations, perfectly capturing the combination of the ordinary and the extraordinary at the heart of Wonderland.

The literary sex history comedy podcast that asks the question: What were Jane Austen characters like in bed? From Pride And Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility to Northanger Abbey, we go between the sheets with Dr. Alice Nagle and a host of celebrity guests to uncover more. Get up close with Austen after Dark! Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/austenafterdark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Vickers, a young American languishing in South America because he is “wanted” for a crime that was the result of an accident, comes across another American—Hobart Lee who greatly resembles him. That man dies and Vickers, to get back to the United States, decides to impersonate him. He is taken to the family group upon his arrival in New York City and soon finds himself embroiled in a situation he cannot just walk away from—no matter how badly he wants to. Who was this “Bob” Lee and why does his cousin seem to hate him so?

In an attempt to escape an unwanted engagement, Stephen Knight embarks on a journey to Algiers to reconnect with his old friend, Nevill. Fate intertwines him with the enchanting Victoria, who is in pursuit of her lost sister - a woman who vanished years ago after wedding an Arab noble. Encouraged by his friend, Stephen pledges to aid Victoria in her quest. However, when Victoria herself disappears, Stephen finds himself plunged headlong into a thrilling adventure...

On the eve of the high-society wedding between the lovely Juliet Phayre and the enigmatic Duke of Claremanagh, Emmy West pays a visit, eager to catch a glimpse of the legendary Tsarina pearls, jewels meant only for the eyes of the Duchess. When Juliet confesses shes never laid eyes on them, Emmys surprising admission that she has seen them once sets off a series of questions. Considering the last duchess passed away many years ago, who could have possibly worn them? Who is this mysterious Lyda Pavoya? And most importantly, who exactly is the man Juliet is about to marry?

Alice Gerstenberg (1885-1972) was an American playwright, actress, and activist. She is best known for her many feminist plays, which often feature female lead characters and all-female casts (a rare occurrence at the time). This is a collection of ten one-act plays, which cover a wide range of topics -highlights include a lighthearted farce involving gossiping women, a satire about dinner parties, and a comedy about the pretensions of conventional theater, but some plays also touch on more serious themes such as death, war, and the effects of an unhappy marriage.

Quarantine is an adaptation for the theater by E. Thomalen of Albert Camus' The Plague translated by Stuart Gilbert. It is a play in four acts and begins with the observation of rats dying, ending with "freedom" because of the lifting of the quarantine. Not everyone finds freedom to his liking. The characters capture the angst, boredom, grief, heroism, spiritual questioning, villainy, courage and longing brought on by the quarantine and the plague.

Victoria’s reign was long and presided over the restless expansion of the British Empire and reams of creative genius. Within these volumes we can bring only a glimpse of the richness, beauty and words of the poets and their musings on this remarkable age. Many are world-renowned - Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Kipling, Austin, Hopkins, Hardy and Swinburne. Some are almost forgotten - Patmore, Newbolt, Synge. And some are barely noted - Lyall, Meynell and Merdeith. But together they encompass a great poetical age.

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells 10 of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. This collection includes Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Henry V, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest.