Zeigt Titel in Schauspiel & Theater

Ethelberta, raised in modest beginnings, finds herself thrust into a new world as a governess and, at just 18, marries into wealth. Tragically, her husband passes away just two weeks after their wedding, followed closely by the death of her father-in-law, Lord Petherwin. Now 21, Ethelberta resides with her mother-in-law, Lady Petherwin, who has indulged her with foreign travels and privileges, yet has also kept her estranged from her own family. As Ethelberta navigates life as a celebrated poetess and storyteller, she grapples with the challenge of supporting her loved ones while hiding the ...

Though largely forgotten today, this romantic melodrama was a significant triumph for actress and playwright Anna Cora Mowatt, even outshining her groundbreaking comedy Fashion (1845). Capitalizing on the fervor surrounding the characters and settings popularized by Alexander Dumas’ Musketeer novels, this captivating drama follows the enchanting peasant maiden Blanche as she uncovers her potential lineage as the illegitimate daughter of the cunning Duke de Richelieu. Meanwhile, her devoted sweetheart, the noble Armand, must demonstrate his cleverness, bravery, and valor to defend her ...

Dive into Lords of Creation, a groundbreaking suffragette drama presented in three acts. This early play challenges societal norms and leaves you questioning the validity of mens voting rights. Experience the poignant moment when a father reflects, Ah! my daughter, how foolish, how blind I have been! But the scales have fallen from my eyes at last, and I thank God for the great gift of my daughter. Join us for a compelling exploration of gender roles and the fight for womens rights, narrated by ToddHW.

What resonates deeply is Echegarays exploration of the modern conscience, revealing its vast potential for introspection, conflict, and the intricate drama of temptation. Even Tolstoi, with his profound understanding of the Russian spirit, cannot rival this Spanish dramatists noble recognition of sufferings dignity and virtue. Moreover, Echegaray is equally adept at offering a lighthearted perspective on life. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1904, this play has been adapted into films several times, both in its original Spanish and in English.

Step into the late 19th century with this captivating stage adaptation of Victor Hugos timeless classic, Les Miserables. The Shadow of the Law brings to life the intense struggles of unforgettable characters Jean Valjean, the reformed convict seeking redemption; Javert, his unyielding adversary; the heart-wrenching Fantine; her innocent daughter Cosette; the conniving Thenardiers; and the valiant revolutionaries. Join us for an engaging retelling full of drama, passion, and the pursuit of justice. (Summary by Elizabeth Barr) Cast Narrator/Prouvaire Elizabeth Klett, Jean Valjean Max Korlinge, ...

In Volume 8, Clarissas tragic journey draws closer to a heartbreaking conclusion, while Lovelace remains unyielding, even with his adversary, Colonel Morden, arriving in town. As one of the earliest and longest novels in the English language, this gripping tale has left a profound mark not only on English literature but also on the broader landscape of nineteenth-century European writing. Experience the intricate twists and turns of this magnificent dramatic soap opera as it unfolds. - Summary by Nicole Lee

Step into the tumultuous world of Queen Mary I of England, where defiance can cost you your head! When the fiery young monarch discovers that her new favorite courtier, the Italian gentleman Fabiano Fabiani, has been caught sneaking around with a commoner, her wrath knows no bounds. As court tensions rise and revenge schemes unfold, watch as Mary plans her royal retribution in a way only a Queen could. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)

In Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that promises to transform the region, Karstens carefully constructed world is shattered by the unexpected return of Lona Hessel, the woman he once abandoned, and Johan Tonnesen, who left town in disgrace fifteen years prior. As the past collides with the present, secrets unravel and the foundations of society are put to the test. - Summary by ...

Step into the world of Dido and Aeneas, a captivating opera with a libretto by Nahum Tate and music by the legendary Henry Purcell. First performed in 1689, this masterpiece has solidified its place as a cornerstone of Early Opera. This recording features a unique approach, with the Prologue narrated by a single voice, while the three Acts of the opera are brought to life in a dynamic spoken-word rendition. The narrative draws from Book IV of Virgils Aeneid, weaving a tale of intense passion and heartbreaking tragedy between Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, a Trojan hero destined to ...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens. The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final novel by Charles Dickens. The novel was left unfinished at the time of Dickens' death, and readers have often speculated what the ending might have been. The novel is named after Edwin Drood, but it mostly tells the story of his uncle, a Jekyll-and-Hyde-esque choirmaster named John Jasper, who is in love with his pupil, Rosa Bud. Miss Bud is Drood's fiancée, and has caught the eye of the high-spirited and hot-tempered Neville Landless, who comes from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with his twin sister, Helena, ...

The Adventures of Sherlock by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A collection of twelve short stories featuring Conan Doyle's legendary detective, originally published as single stories in Strand Magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume. There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, Holmes does not invariably get his man. However, his extraordinary powers of deduction generally solve the mystery, often to the discomfiture of the official police force. Holmes is a man of many facets, and I do not share the common perception of Holmes as cold and ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., written while he was living in Birmingham, England, and first published in 1820. It was based on a German folktale set in the Dutch culture of Post-Revolutionary War in New York State. With Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", it is among the earliest examples of American fiction still read today

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In the shadow of the Chancery Court, where justice often lingers for years, Charles Dickens weaves a tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of inheritance in Bleak House. At the center of this gripping narrative is Esther Summerson, a young woman who has known hardship but is called to serve as a companion to two teenage orphans, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, under the guardianship of the enigmatic John Jarndyce. Their lives unfold in the gloomy confines of Bleak House, where Richard clings to the hope that his fortune from the protracted Jarndyce-v-Jarndyce case is just within reach. ...

The Thirty-nine Steps by John Buchan. Richard Hannay’s boredom is soon relieved when the resourceful engineer is caught up in a web of secret codes, spies, and murder on the eve of WWI. This exciting action-adventure story was the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1939 classic film of the same name. John Buchan (1875-1940) was Governor General of Canada and a popular novelist. Although condemned by some for anti-Semitic dialog in The Thirty-Nine Steps, his character’s sentiments do not represent the view of the author who was identified in Hitler’s Sonderfahndungsliste (special ...

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. If it is a truth universally acknowledged that a good-looking girl cannot fail of attracting a clever young man does it follow that the reverse is also true? If the man comes of a terrifyingly dysfunctional family and the girl in question likes to see spooks and horrors round every corner, yes. Morland by name, Lackland by nature, Catherine, not altogether addicted to the heroine role in general, finds this greatness thrust upon her in the (fortunately, principally financial) fantasies of her would-be inamorato's father, the General. When the General finds ...

In einer Zeit drohender Kriege erhält der junge Prinz Hamlet die Nachricht vom Tode seines Vaters und kehrt von der Akademie zurück auf die Helsingôr...

Oberon, König der Feenwelt, hat sich mit seiner Frau Titania zerstritten, wegen ihrer "außerehelichen Eskapaden" und weil sie sich weigert, ihm einen ihrer Knaben als Pagen zu überlassen. Der gekränkte Oberon plant einen bitterbösen Streich: Der gewitzte Kobold Puck soll Titania während des Schlafs einen Zaubertrunk auf die Augen träufeln, der bewirkt, dass sich Titania in die erste Gestalt verliebt, die sie erblickt. Puck macht sich an die Arbeit und stößt im Wald auf eine Schar von Handwerkern, die ein Theaterstück für die Hochzeitsfeier des Athener Herrscherpaars Theseus und Hyppolyta proben: "Die höchst jammervolle Komödie und der höchst grausame Tod von Pyramus und Thisbe".

In seinem kurzen Leben (1777 - 1811) schuf Heinrich von Kleist ein großes Werk. Vier seiner bekanntesten Dramen, die noch heute auf den Bühnen zum Standard-Repertoire gehören, sind in dieser großen Box versammelt, ungekürzt gelesen und sortiert nach ihrer Entstehung.

The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling. Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an international reputation. The list of alumni with Oscars runs off the page. The cornerstone of...