Episodi

  • Castle Spectre-Matthew Lewis

    Castle Spectre-Matthew Lewis
    Aug 24 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia
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    3 ore e 22 min
  • Later Life-Louis Couperus

    Later Life-Louis Couperus
    Aug 23 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia
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    8 ore e 6 min
  • One-Act Play Collection 018-Various

    One-Act Play Collection 018-Various
    Aug 22 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia
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    6 ore e 41 min
  • You Never Can Tell-George Bernard Shaw

    You Never Can Tell-George Bernard Shaw
    Aug 21 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia

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    3 ore e 39 min
  • Beau's Duel, or A Soldier for the Ladies-Susanna Centlivre

    Beau's Duel, or A Soldier for the Ladies-Susanna Centlivre
    Aug 20 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia
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    2 ore e 46 min
  • Master Builder-Henrik Ibsen

    Master Builder-Henrik Ibsen
    Aug 19 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia

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    2 ore e 23 min
  • Pandora's Box-Frank Wedekind

    Pandora's Box-Frank Wedekind
    Aug 18 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia
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    2 ore e 15 min
  • Henry VI, Part 2-William Shakespeare

    Henry VI, Part 2-William Shakespeare
    Aug 17 2026
    Mrs. Warrens Profession, a provocative play by George Bernard Shaw, first graced the London stage in 1902, only to be quickly banned after two performances due to its controversial themes. The story revolves around a former prostitute turned madam who grapples with her estranged daughter’s disapproval. Shaw compellingly argues that prostitution stems not from moral failings but from economic necessity, while also critiquing the hypocrisy of a society that profits from illicit trades yet condemns them. This tension between societal values and personal choices made the play a target for censorship, as it dared to expose the sordid underbelly of affluence. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and Wikipedia
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    3 ore e 11 min