Ergebnis für "Life" in Schauspiel & Theater

The major texts of Western culture are a gateway to wisdom that can widen your views on self and society in enduring ways. And now you can examine its most important works - whether drama, poetry, or narrative - in this series of 64 penetrating lectures that reveal astonishing common ground.

Meet Alex, a photographer on a holiday with his family in the south of France. Meet Abe, a music producer with a baby on the way. Two men - both fathers, husbands, and sons - take us on a journey you will never forget. The finest actors of their generation, Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Sunday in the Park with George) and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge (1984), had audiences roaring to their feet during the sold-out Broadway engagement. Now Sea Wall / A Life, a dramatic exploration of transformative love and devastating loss, comes to Audible.

Same table. Same chair. Same hearth. Join Jaime Buckley as he tells you one complete story, read aloud at the Black Market's favorite tavern. The genre may change, but the table never does. Cozy one visit, a fireside chill the next (fair warning, in character, before those), always something that stands on its own even if you never hear another. No arcs to catch up on. No homework. Just the same seat, waiting for you. www.lifeoffiction.com

A landmark in women’s empowerment—as relevant as ever after a year marked by unprecedented political protest—that honors female sexuality in all its complexity. "I was worried about vaginas. I was worried about what we think about vaginas, and even more worried that we don't think about...

Austin is a distinguished Bostonian with a WASP pedigree, an unbeatable squash game, and a frightening secret. After he meets up with his old flame Ruth, they begin a comic and painful voyage of self-discovery.

Falstaff is both a comic and tragic central protagonist in Shakespeare's three Henry plays. He is companion to Prince Hal (the future Henry V), who loves him, goads him, teases him, indulges his vast appetites, and commits all sorts of mischief with him. Award-winning author and esteemed professor Harold Bloom examines Falstaff with the deepest compassion and sympathy and also with unerring wisdom. He uses the relationship between Falstaff and Hal to explore the devastation of severed bonds and the heartbreak of betrayal.  

Every child knows about Santa Claus, the jolly man who brings gifts to all on Christmas. There are many stories that tell of his life, but the delightful version relayed in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is by far the most charming and original of all, at least in my opinion. Only L. Frank Baum, the man who created the wonderful land of Oz, could have told Santa's tale in such rich and imaginative detail. The book is divided into his youth, his manhood and his old age and of course ends in how he became immortal and had to recruit helpers in almost every household around the world to ...

Acclaimed classicist James Romm translates surviving pieces of timeless wisdom from the lost plays of ancient Athens. "The truly happy man ought to stay at home." "Hunger, and lack of coin, put a stop to love." "Hades, alone of the gods, does not enjoy bribes." These quotes―and hundreds of...

Two outstanding plays from a major figure of British Edwardian theatre Harley Granville Barker was one of the most influential voices in early 20th-century drama – an actor, director and playwright whose work helped shape modern British theatre. His plays are celebrated for their psychological...

Unravel the history, themes, and language of Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets with this beautiful guide to his life and works. Comedy and romance, history, and tragedy, Shakespeare's canon has it all. Some 400 years after they were written and first performed, his works remain fresh and...

Renowned for his wit, style and sophistication, Noël Coward was one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. His plays, set in the glittering world of high society in which he lived, are much admired and have remained in the popular theatre repertoire to this day. This collection brings together the very best radio adaptation

In 1912, scientist Marie Curie spent two months on the British seaside at the home of Hertha Ayrton, an accomplished mathematician, inventor, and suffragette. At the time, Curie was in the throes of a scandal in France over her affair with Paul Langevin, which threatened to overshadow the accomplishment of her second Nobel Prize. Performed by Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany at the Minetta Lane Theatre, this play by Lauren Gunderson is an ode to two remarkable women.

Dorothy L. Sayers' classic play cycle based on the life and times of Jesus Dorothy L. Sayers was best known for her mystery novels featuring aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. But she was also a poet, playwright and committed Christian, and in The Man Born to Be King she combined art...

Dr. Fathom, a master of deception, navigates a world where truth is as scarce as honor. Born to a soldier’s harlot and wrapped in a shroud of mystery, his life unfolds like a grand tapestry of adventures filled with charm, betrayal, and relentless ambition. As he forges his identity through cunning and charisma, he finds himself embroiled in schemes that test his wit and resilience. From the opulent salons of the elite to the gritty underbelly of society, Fathom's journey is a thrilling exploration of identity and the lengths one will go to achieve greatness. In 'Adventures of Ferdinand ...

A mysterious figure emerges from the mist of the Galápagos Islands, weaving tales that explore the stark beauty and hidden cruelty of nature. In "Encantadas or Enchanted Isles," Herman Melville invites listeners on a thought-provoking journey through ten philosophical sketches that delve deep into the essence of life, isolation, and the human condition. Each sketch unveils a unique story—a shipwreck survivor, a ghostly tortoise, and the haunting memories of lost souls—all set against the backdrop of these enigmatic islands. As you immerse yourself in Melville's rich prose, you’ll ...

No Ordinary Life is a cinematic history podcast series. Each season brings one legendary figure back to life.To get every episode of No Ordinary Life now, ad-free, go to: noordinarylife.supercast.com This is a production from Story One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant, arrives in Chicago with dreams of a better life, only to confront the brutal reality of the meatpacking industry. In The Jungle, Upton Sinclair exposes the harrowing conditions faced by workers in the early 20th century, painting a vivid picture of their struggles against poverty, exploitation, and corruption. As Jurgis fights to provide for his family, he navigates a system rigged against him, where hope is crushed under the weight of greed and indifference. Listeners will be drawn into Jurgis's relentless journey through a world where the promise of the...

An easy to read biography of the 30th president of the United States.

Ich habe die Wahl? Ich kann entscheiden, was ich will? Es fühlt sich surreal an. Als wäre das hier nur ein schöner Traum. Wer denkt, ein selbstbestimmtes Leben wäre das Natürlichste der Welt, der kennt meine Welt nicht. Die einzige Welt, die ich kannte. Bis zu dem Tag, an dem ich aus ihr ausbrach und floh. Es war dumm und unüberlegt. Und hätte ich damals schon gewusst, was ich heute weiß, hätte ich vielleicht einen Moment länger gezögert. Aus dem einfachen Grund, dass ich nichts, überhaupt nichts von der realen Welt und ihren Gefahren wusste. Doch ich hatte Glück.

The title tells all, along with other observations on insect life from the famed accidental entomologist of 19th Century France.. - Summary by BellonaTimes