Titoli in Teatro e spettacoli

Il fu Mattia Pascal è un celebre romanzo di Luigi Pirandello che apparve dapprima a puntate sulla rivista "Nuova Antologia" nel 1904 e pubblicato, nello stesso anno, in volume. Fu il primo grande successo di Pirandello, scritto in un momento difficile della sua vita...

Taut with suspense, this critically-acclaimed adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House focuses on Nora, a young wife and mother who exploits her childlike charm to survive in a man’s world. But Nora has a secret that threatens her cozy existence. Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, CA, in 1997.

In this L.A. Theatre Works original commission, playwright Jeanne Sakata has created a new audio adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic. Mary Lennox is an orphaned 10-year-old who is sent to live with her uncle in his country house on the moors. Her new life is almost unbearable, but when she hears stories of the estate’s mysterious, abandoned garden she’s determined to discover its secrets.

Taking on this story of heart and hardship, award-winning journalist Brian Reisinger weaves forgotten eras of American history with his own family’s four-generation fight for survival in Midwestern farm country. Listeners learn the truth about America’s most detrimental and unexplained socioeconomic crisis: How the family farms that feed us went from cutting a middle-class path through the Great Depression to barely making ends meet in modern America.

Delve into the enigmatic world suggested by "Crimson Patch," where friendship intertwines with mystery and the shadows of the unknown loom large. This podcast invites listeners to explore the complexities of human connections, the secrets that bind us, and the hidden truths that can emerge from seemingly innocent encounters. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of suspense, intrigue, and emotional depth, showcasing a rotating collection of stories that delve into the darker aspects of companionship and trust. This is not a single narrative but a diverse ...

An enthralling play based on lost tapes between two cultural giants and friends—Andy Warhol and Truman Capote. In 1978 Andy Warhol and Truman Capote decided to write a Broadway play. Andy suggested that he record their private conversations over the period of a few months, and that these tapes...

A talkative New Yorker corrals a writer at a cocktail party and forces him to listen to the story of her life. A co-production with the National Jewish Theater. Recorded before a live audience at Chicago’s Guest Quarters Suite Hotel in July 1992.

This Autumn, Jane Austen's final incomplete novel Sanditon will be brought to a primetime television audience on ITV for the very first time by Emmy and BAFTA-Award winning screenwriter Andrew Davies (War & Peace, Mr Selfridge, Les Misérables, Pride and Prejudice). Written only months before...

Deep in the heart of Australia's high country, along an ancient, hidden track, live Molly Johnson and her children. Husband Joe is away droving, leaving his family in the bush to fend for itself. Molly's children are her world, and life is hard with only their dog, Alligator, and a shotgun for...

The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. This is one of the most prolific Shakespeare works, featuring themes of passion, jealousy, love, betrayal, revenge and repentance. This edition of Othello is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare work. Read in English, unabridged.

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of deception and ambition, where the allure of wealth often leads to unexpected twists and consequences. "The Alchemist - Ben Johnson" serves as a thematic anchor for a rotating collection of audiobooks that explore the multifaceted nature of con artistry and the human psyche's vulnerability to trickery. Each episode delves into narratives that examine the fine line between aspiration and greed, illustrating how the pursuit of riches can warp relationships and morality. With a focus on wit and cunning, listeners are invited to engage with a variety of ...

A cruel conqueror has captured the Spanish city of Fuente Ovejuna. As his reign of terror builds, the townspeople look within themselves to find the courage to overthrow him. The eminent Spanish playwright Lope de Vega based his best-known play on a historical incident that took place in 1476. Written in the early 17th century, the play remains a timely meditation on honor and selflessness in the face of oppression.

Zur Büroarbeit verdammt, tritt Dante nach einer Knie-OP seinen Dienst im Büro seines Chefs Tyler Moreno an. Wohl ist ihm bei der Sache ganz und gar nicht, denn eines ist klar: Tracy kann ihn absolut nicht leiden und würde ihm sicher die gemeinsame Zeit zur Hölle machen. Typen wie Dante Lopez hat Tracy in ihrem Leben schon zu Genüge kennengelernt und sich geschworen, nie wieder einen dieser aufdringlichen Typen in ihre Nähe zu lassen. Sie liebt ihren Job, ist Sekretärin mit Leib und Seele.

Nine classic works by the Russian literary giant, adapted for BBC Radio Ivan Turgenev stands alongside Tolstoy and Dostoevsky as one of the three great Russian novelists of the 19th century. He was also a consummate short story writer, poet and playwright, and the first Russian author to become...

Forerunner to the renowned operas, The Figaro Plays by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais are a celebration of how intelligence and wit can bring any servant level with their aristocratic masters. Considered scandalous in their time, the plays went on to be adapted by Rossini (The Barber of Seville) and Mozart (The Marriage of Figaro) to become some of the most popular and acclaimed operas of all time. These original plays show us the stories behind these popular operas.

After York's claims to the throne, Henry changes the succession and makes York his heir, disinheriting his own son. Henry's queen kills York, and York's son Edward seizes the throne. Henry is imprisoned several times and eventually killed by King Edward's brother, Richard. 

King Henry VIII listens to Cardinal Wolsey too much and gives him power, which the cardinal uses to convict a duke of treason. Henry meets Anne Boleyn, divorces his wife, Katharine, and marries Anne. Anne gives birth to Princess Elizabeth, who the archbishop prophesies will become great. 

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time...

Lucy ist ein ganz normales Mädchen. Eigentlich. Zumindest auf den ersten Blick. Vielleicht ein bisschen schüchtern, ein wenig still, aber mehr auch nicht. Welch trauriges Doppelleben sie führt, welches Geheimnis sie wahrt und wie es unter ihrem dunklen Make-up aussieht, weiß kaum jemand. Über fünf Jahre geht sie durch die Hölle. Sie wird dazu gezwungen ihren Körper zu verkaufen, erfährt Gewalt, wird gedemütigt und erpresst. Bereits im Alter von dreizehn Jahren lernt sie ihren zukünftigen Zuhälter kennen, der sie ein Jahr später, mit gerade einmal vierzehn Jahren zur Prostitution zwingt.