Episodes

  • Coming People-Charles F. Dole

    Coming People-Charles F. Dole
    Aug 24 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    3 hrs and 7 mins
  • Misalliance-George Bernard Shaw

    Misalliance-George Bernard Shaw
    Aug 23 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    3 hrs and 6 mins
  • H.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor-W. S. Gilbert

    H.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor-W. S. Gilbert
    Aug 22 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Absalom and Achitophel-John Dryden

    Absalom and Achitophel-John Dryden
    Aug 21 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    58 mins
  • Admirable Bashville-George Bernard Shaw

    Admirable Bashville-George Bernard Shaw
    Aug 20 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales-Fanny Amanda Comstock

    Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales-Fanny Amanda Comstock
    Aug 19 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    4 hrs and 41 mins
  • Why Marry-Jesse Lynch Williams

    Why Marry-Jesse Lynch Williams
    Aug 18 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    3 hrs and 7 mins
  • Running Water-A. E. W. Mason

    Running Water-A. E. W. Mason
    Aug 17 2026
    This captivating play explores the life of Candida, the wife of the renowned clergyman, Reverend James Mavor Morell. Morell, a popular Christian Socialist within the Church of England, owes much of his success to Candidas unwavering support. However, when she returns home from a trip to London accompanied by the young poet Eugene Marchbanks—who believes he can offer her a life beyond the confines of her mundane domesticity—the dynamics shift dramatically. Marchbanks is infatuated with Candida, viewing her as a divine figure deserving of more than mere complacency in her marriage. While Morell insists on protecting her, the truth reveals a different story. Ultimately, Candida must make a choice between these two very different men, reaffirming her love for the one she perceives as the weaker—her husband, Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is as Shaw himself preferred. [wikipedia and phil chenevert]
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    8 hrs and 38 mins