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It is the early 1960s in a country village in Ireland. Caithleen Brady and her attractive friend, Baba, are on the verge of womanhood and dreaming of spreading their wings in a wider world - of discovering love and luxury and liquor and above all, fun. With bawdy innocence, shrewd for all their inexperience, the girls romp their way through convent school to the bright lights of Dublin – where Caithleen finds that suave, idealised lovers rarely survive the real world.

From its inception in California in 1974 to its highly acclaimed critical success at Joseph Papp's Public Theater and on Broadway, the Obie Award-winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has excited, inspired, and transformed audiences all over the country. Passionate and fearless, Shange's words reveal what it is to be of color and female in the 20th century.

When they met at an airport, it was love at first sight. But in time, everything collapsed. As an unnamed but unforgettable woman muses on her life—from meet cute to marriage and parenthood—her recollections inexorably build to a devastating truth. In this shattering performance, Carey Mulligan, star of the critically lauded drama An Education, captivates audiences with playwright Dennis Kelly’s harrowing ruminations on family, ambition, gender, and violence.

‘You can’t get around Kate Battista as easily as all that’ Kate Battista is feeling stuck. How did she end up running house and home for her eccentric scientist father and uppity, pretty younger sister Bunny? Plus, she’s always in trouble at work – her pre-school charges adore her, but...

It's the middle of the high-flying, go-getting 80s in Maggie Thatcher's England, and Marlene has something to celebrate: she has just been made managing director of the Top Girls Employment Agency. But with no friends to speak of, and a past she'd just as soon forget, the guests at Marlene's party are a collection of famous women from history. Soon Marlene discovers that life above the glass ceiling is not all it's cracked up to be. This is a bold, searing comedy from an Olivier Award-winning playwright.

In this unique audio adaptation of Neil Simon’s screenplay, Paula McFadden’s a down-on-her-luck actress who’s forced to take in a new roommate - the eccentric, noisy, and generally unpleasant Elliot Garfield - who also happens to be an actor. As their careers and finances hit new lows, their reluctant partnership threatens to turn into something neither one wants.

A simple golden ring reveals more than anyone could imagine. When a chemist examines it under a microscope, he unexpectedly stumbles upon a vibrant sub atomic realm. Within this captivating world, he sees a beautiful young girl who sparks his curiosity and sets him on an extraordinary adventure. Armed with newly developed chemicals that allow him to change his size, he and three friends embark on a thrilling journey into this minute universe. As they navigate the wonders and dangers of this hidden world, they encounter challenges that test their courage and friendship. Will they uncover the ...

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Gladstone Girls is an uplifting, joyful story about a group of female pottery workers determined to protect ‘Curl Friday’, a factory tradition that they hold dear.The scripted Podcast delves into the lives of a group of spirited and highly skilled lithographers, who, every Friday transform the lithography room into a bustling hair salon as they prepare for their night out at the local nightclub, ‘Jollies.’However, their routine is shattered when a new floor manager arrives and wants to put a stop to ‘Curl Friday’. He threatens to dock the girls wages if they turn up in rollers ...

Alvina Houghton is undeniably a lost girl, trapped in the confines of her middle-class upbringing and yearning for escape. In this often-overlooked novel by Lawrence, her journey is infused with a touch of humor and picaresque charm. After losing her perpetually ill mother and her ineffectual, cross-dressing father, Alvina fears she will be forever entwined with the eternal spinsters of her dreary mining community in Woodhouse. Just as her life seems to settle into monotony, a vibrant troupe of traveling performers, the Natcha-Kee-Tawara, bursts onto the scene, bringing a whirlwind of chaos ...

After the death of his father, Dons life takes an unexpected turn as he learns the harsh realities of adulthood without the safety net of wealth. Stripped of his privileges, he embarks on a journey to carve out his own path to financial independence. Along the way, he confronts the stark differences between his desires and the true values of life, discovering that what he once thought he wanted may not be what he truly needs. - Summary by ashleighjane

A standalone steampunk-horror-fairytale audio drama, created by Nico Emmet.Disgraced toymaker Sable Wayland is accused of replacing wealthy young Etta Sterling with a robot replica, when their unlikely encounter dramatically alters the latter's behaviour. Swept up in the rumour, the paranoid little village of Pigeon Heath teeters on the brink of hysteria. Where– or who– is the real Sterling Girl?A steampunk twist on the 'changeling child' myth performed by an all-autistic cast, The Sterling Girl is a heartfelt and occasionally horrifying love letter to art, folklore, and autistic ...

Enter the intriguing realm of "Girls of St. Cyprian's," where the complexities of boarding school life unfold against a backdrop of friendship, rivalry, and personal growth. This podcast delves into the lives of young women navigating the challenges of adolescence within the confines of a prestigious institution, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the nuances of social dynamics. Each episode presents a complete audiobook that captures the spirit of sisterhood, ambition, and the quest for self-discovery, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the vibrant experiences of its ...

In 'Patriotic School Girl' Angela Brazil weaves a heartfelt story set against the backdrop of war. Meet a spirited young girl who navigates the challenges of school life while her country faces turmoil. As she and her friends grapple with fear and uncertainty, their bonds deepen, revealing the power of friendship in difficult times. Each chapter unfolds new challenges, whether it's dealing with the impact of war on their families or finding ways to contribute to their community. With relatable characters and vivid scenes, this audiobook captures the essence of youthful resilience and ...

From New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper comes a novel based on the lives of two amazing sisters . . . One sailed the Titanic and started a fashion empire . . . The other overtook Hollywood and scandalized the world . . . Together, they were unstoppable. They rose from genteel poverty...

In 1935, six-year-old Emily Evans vanishes from her family's summer house on a remote Minnesota lake. Her mother and two sisters spend the rest of their lives at the lake house, keeping a decades-long vigil for the lost child. Sixty years later, Lucy, the middle sister, lives in the lake house alone. Before her death, she leaves the house to her grandniece, Justine. For Justine, the lake house offers freedom and stability - a way to give her daughters the home she never had. But the long Minnesota winter is just beginning....

One of America's great dramatists rocked the worlds of Broadway and Hollywood in this moving drama about a desperately self-destructive alcoholic actor and Georgie, his long-suffering wife. A searing, emotional play of love and redemption.

This is a story about the life of a school girl. The story centres around the girls' college of St. Wode's, Wingfield. This is the place in all England where women who wish to distinguish themselves should go to receive training. The girls come from all classes of society, but the tale centres chiefly around the doings of the Gilroy girls and their benefactor, Mr. Parker. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

Meet Leslie Maughn, a trailblazer in a male-dominated world as she navigates the intrigue of early 20th-century London. This captivating detective story by Edgar Wallace introduces us to Leslie, an advisor at New Scotland Yard during a time when women were not yet allowed to serve as police officers. Tasked with unraveling a sinister plot woven by the mysterious Druze family, she teams up with Peter Dawlish, a recently released prisoner with secrets of his own. As Leslie and Peter dig deeper, they confront danger and deception at every turn. Wallace masterfully builds tension and suspense, ...