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Seven women give voice to the voiceless. Seven is a documentary play created with the support of Vital Voices Global Partnership and is a collaboration between the playwrights and seven female activists from around the globe, telling inspiring stories of overcoming adversity to effect real change and improve the lives of women.

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

The Last Hero is a short novel, the twenty-seventh of the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. It was published in 2001 in a larger format than the other Discworld novels and illustrated on every page by Paul Kidby. In that respect it is much different from Pratchett's other novels as Kidby's pictures play as large a part in contributing to the novel in puns, word plays and Round World references as do Pratchett's words.

This highly entertaining anthology of verse is the comic, tragic, tender, and telling story of life's seven ages, from childhood to old age. Within the framework of Shakespeare's speech, "The Seven Ages of Man," performed by Sir Ian McKellen, are 150 great poems from all ages, from Chaucer to Emily Dickinson to Walt Whitman and many others. The poem are presented by the finest cast ever assembled on one recording and includes Ralph Fiennes, Dame Judi Dench, John Cleese, Michael Caine, and more.

This fictional podcast follows David, a chronic sufferer of sleep paralysis on his annual camping trip with friends. But something evil from his dreams awaits.

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam return in the seventh series of Conversations from a Long Marriage. Playing a long-married couple who met in the Summer of Love and have stayed together ever since, their conversations are practical, passionate, hilarious - and familiar to every couple. Written by...

Shakespeare's seven great tragedies contain unmistakable elements that set them apart from any other plays ever written. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare embodied in the character of Juliet the world's most impressive representation ever of a woman in love. With Julius Caesar, the great playwright produced a drama of astonishing and perpetual relevance.

Seven Little Australians is the story of the mischievous seven children of the Woolcot family - Meg, Pip, Judy, Bunty, Nell, Baby, and the General, whose father little understands them and whose young stepmother is hardly an adult herself. The Australian bush sets an iconic backdrop for the misadventures of this energetic mob.

A superb selection of Emlyn Williams’ finest plays Emlyn Williams was one of the brightest stars of Welsh stage and screen. An acclaimed playwright, actor and director, he made over 40 film and TV appearances, re-invented the one-man show with his virtuoso portrayals of Charles Dickens and...

Now, for the first time in audio, Blackstone presents seven great plays in one volume: Euripides' Medea, Shakespeare's The Tempest, Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, Dumas' Camille, Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, Shaw's Arms and the Man, and Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. These productions illustrate the development of European drama from ancient times to the threshold of the modern theater.

In Volume 7, the relentless degradation and humiliation of Clarissa persist, driven by the oppressive forces of society and the malicious schemes of the devilish rake Lovelace. Yet, amid this turmoil, her moral strength and superiority shine with unwavering brilliance. As one of the earliest and undoubtedly the longest novels in the English language, it has profoundly influenced not only English literature but also the broader landscape of nineteenth-century European storytelling. This gripping tale is a twisted and magnificent dramatic soap opera that captivates the heart and mind. - Summary ...

Crystal Blue is a sci-fi audio drama about fifteen military outcasts that evade dishonorable discharge and are instead sent to a remote grouping of planets known as the Theras. Thera II houses the base known as Crystal Blue, where each member is forced to work a specific job such as building air purifier towers, maintaining the base, or monitoring space travel. It's a boring job, but someone as to do it. But things get crazy when a mysterious shuttle crash lands on the planet, holding some secret information about an alien race. An alien race that has not been in contact with humans for ...

In this compelling tragedy, the only surviving work from Aeschylus trilogy about the House of Oedipus, Thebes finds itself under siege by Polynices, a once-cherished prince turned adversary. Following the tumultuous departure of King Oedipus and his curse upon his sons, the brothers Polynices and Eteocles initially agreed to alternate the throne. However, Eteocles, after his year of rule, refuses to relinquish power, thereby fulfilling their fathers ominous prophecy that they would never coexist peacefully. As Polynices and his Argive army launch an assault on Thebes to reclaim his birthright,...

Unseen Academicals is the 37th novel in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. The novel satirizes football (soccer as it is known in North America) and features Mustrum Ridcully setting up an Unseen University football team, with the Librarian in goal. It elaborates on life "below stairs" at the university. The book introduces several new characters, including Trevor Likely, a street urchin with a wonderful talent for kicking a tin can; Glenda Sugarbean, a maker of "jolly good" pies; Juliet Stollop, a dim but beautiful young woman who might just turn out to be the greatest fashion model there ...

In Book 7 of Anna Karenina, the tragic love story unfolds further as Levin visits Moscow for Kitty’s confinement. He becomes increasingly entangled in the morally ambiguous world of the city, while Stiva intensifies his push for Karenin to divorce Anna. Meanwhile, Annas jealousy spirals out of control, driving her to irrationality in her relationship with Vronsky. Join us as we delve deeper into this classic tale of passion and societal pressures. (Summary by Mary Anderson and MaryAnn)

Tieflings, Tortles, and torment, oh my! Welcome to Orrian, where your fate is decided by the roll of the seven dice. The lives of our wayward heroes hang in the balance. Experience the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game in a new light, driven by fantastical characters and unique storytelling.Fate of the Seven is an actual play podcast. New release every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven Days is a supernatural western audio drama. It follows Victor Val Ravencroft as he hunts for The Man with the Golden Hand. During his quest for vengeance, he's pulled into an ongoing fight between the forces of good and evil.“In a world torn, a lost soul becomes its savior.”

As a young Jewish man in 17th century Amsterdam, Baruch de Spinoza excelled as a theological student; but as he encountered free-thinking Protestants, atheists, and radicals in this relatively tolerant city, he began to question his religion and the nature of God. As a result, he was branded a heretic and faced excommunication. Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.

「ポケット・ストーリーズ」は、一日のちょっとした合間、通勤通学中・休憩中・寝る前・音楽にちょっと飽きたとき、そんなときに手軽に楽しむことができるラジオドラマです。様々なテーマのストーリーで、日常生活のちょっとした彩りとなるひと時を提供します。お気に入りのイヤホンでいつでも聴くことができる、「ポケット・ストーリーズ」です。 制作：株式会社現音舎 協力：シグマセブン テーマ音楽：南方美智子 イラスト：...

「ポケット・ストーリーズ」は、一日のちょっとした合間、通勤通学中・休憩中・寝る前・音楽にちょっと飽きたとき、そんなときに手軽に楽しむことができるラジオドラマです。様々なテーマのストーリーで、日常生活のちょっとした彩りとなるひと時を提供します。お気に入りのイヤホンでいつでも聴くことができる、「ポケット・ストーリーズ」です。 制作：株式会社現音舎 協力：シグマセブン テーマ音楽：南方美智子 イラスト：...