Titoli in Teatro e spettacoli

In Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that promises to transform the region, Karstens carefully constructed world is shattered by the unexpected return of Lona Hessel, the woman he once abandoned, and Johan Tonnesen, who left town in disgrace fifteen years prior. As the past collides with the present, secrets unravel and the foundations of society are put to the test. - Summary by ...

Step into the world of Dido and Aeneas, a captivating opera with a libretto by Nahum Tate and music by the legendary Henry Purcell. First performed in 1689, this masterpiece has solidified its place as a cornerstone of Early Opera. This recording features a unique approach, with the Prologue narrated by a single voice, while the three Acts of the opera are brought to life in a dynamic spoken-word rendition. The narrative draws from Book IV of Virgils Aeneid, weaving a tale of intense passion and heartbreaking tragedy between Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, a Trojan hero destined to ...

The Adventures of Sherlock by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A collection of twelve short stories featuring Conan Doyle's legendary detective, originally published as single stories in Strand Magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume. There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, Holmes does not invariably get his man. However, his extraordinary powers of deduction generally solve the mystery, often to the discomfiture of the official police force. Holmes is a man of many facets, and I do not share the common perception of Holmes as cold and ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., written while he was living in Birmingham, England, and first published in 1820. It was based on a German folktale set in the Dutch culture of Post-Revolutionary War in New York State. With Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", it is among the earliest examples of American fiction still read today

Join the Mobile Magnus Institute for a Found Family, cross country investigation into supernatural events; as they attempt to uncover long kept and dangerous workplace secrets, while trying their best to not become the very creatures they hunt along the way.An actual play set in The Magnus Archives universe, using the Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game.Join us LIVE on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/thestormcloudguildCheck out our website https://stormcloudguild.carrd.co/Join the guild discord https://discord.gg/2e3ExhqBQMSupport us on Patreon https://patreon.com/StormCloudTabletopGuild

In the shadow of the Chancery Court, where justice often lingers for years, Charles Dickens weaves a tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of inheritance in Bleak House. At the center of this gripping narrative is Esther Summerson, a young woman who has known hardship but is called to serve as a companion to two teenage orphans, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, under the guardianship of the enigmatic John Jarndyce. Their lives unfold in the gloomy confines of Bleak House, where Richard clings to the hope that his fortune from the protracted Jarndyce-v-Jarndyce case is just within reach. ...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens. The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final novel by Charles Dickens. The novel was left unfinished at the time of Dickens' death, and readers have often speculated what the ending might have been. The novel is named after Edwin Drood, but it mostly tells the story of his uncle, a Jekyll-and-Hyde-esque choirmaster named John Jasper, who is in love with his pupil, Rosa Bud. Miss Bud is Drood's fiancée, and has caught the eye of the high-spirited and hot-tempered Neville Landless, who comes from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with his twin sister, Helena, ...

"Quest'armata di senzatetto non è gradita. È proprio gente inutile per una comunità moderna e produttiva che vuole migliorarsi e se non fosse per la tolleranza che è indispensabile in una società civile quella accozzaglia starebbe già tutta in qualche discarica o peggio ancora nell'altoforno a sciogliersi per l'alta temperatura. Presto sarebbe recuperata per fondere oggetti utili per davvero come chiavi, serrature, sbarre per le finestre di galere e abitazioni private. In questa patetica armata non ce n'è uno che si salva. Mosche impazzite, dicono i cittadini."

Appassionanti monologhi nei quali Franca Rame interpreta di volta in volta una vistosa casalinga frustrata e alienata, un'operaia in corsa affannosa contro il tempo mentre si prepara a portare il bambino all'asilo e andare al lavoro, una madre cattocomunista che diventa fricchettona per seguire il figlio contestatore fuggito di casa. Va in scena per la prima volta nel 1977.

Ellen Wood (1814-1887), known to many as Mrs. Henry Wood, was a prolific English novelist who penned over 30 works, with her most famous being East Lynne, a Victorian bestseller that continues to capture audiences on stage today. The story revolves around Lady Isabel Carlyle, a stunning and cultured young woman who abandons her devoted yet indifferent lawyer husband and their infant children to pursue a passionate affair with an aristocratic lover. When he ultimately betrays her, leaving her to raise their illegitimate child alone, Lady Isabel adopts a new identity and becomes a governess in ...

In Volume 9, Clarissa races toward her inevitable fate, while the various perpetrators face the repercussions of their indifference, cruelty, and neglect. As one of the earliest and longest novels in the English language, it has had a profound impact not only on English literature but also on 19th-century European storytelling. This gripping narrative is filled with twists and turns, offering a magnificent dramatic soap opera that will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by Nicole Lee

Greenmantle by John Buchan. Greenmantle is the second of five Richard Hannay novels by John Buchan, first published in 1916 by Hodder & Stoughton, London. It is one of two Hannay novels set during the First World War, the other being Mr Standfast (1919); Hannay's first and best-known adventure, The Thirty-Nine Steps (1915), is set in the period immediately before the war started. - Hannay is called in to investigate rumours of an uprising in the Muslim world, and undertakes a perilous journey through enemy territory to meet up with his friend Sandy in Constantinople. Once there, he and his ...

Drawing inspiration from the real-life story of Caroline Norton, a close friend of the author, this captivating tale follows Diana, a spirited woman ensnared in a loveless marriage. Undeterred by her circumstances, Diana embarks on a quest for love, happiness, and true fulfillment. - Summary by Stav Nisser

Elizabeth Gaskells final novel, serialized in Cornhill Magazine from 1864 to 1866 and completed posthumously by her editor, offers a vivid portrayal of English life in the 1830s. The story follows Molly Gibson, the daughter of a widowed doctor, as she navigates her formative years in the provincial town of Hollingford. When Mr. Gibson remarries, Molly finds herself grappling with a pretentious stepmother while cherishing her deep bond with her new stepsister, Cynthia. Their relationships with the townspeople, especially the Squire of Hamley Hall and his family, lead to a rich tapestry of ...

https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Some stories refuse to disappear. They pass from one generation to the next. Whispered at sleepovers. Shared in small towns. Posted online and retold across continents. A figure standing at the edge of the woods. A voice heard when no one is there. A warning that begins as fiction and slowly begins to feel real. Urban Legends After Dark explores the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of the world’s most persistent modern myths. Each episode begins inside the story — then pulls back to examine where it came from, how it spread, and why so ...

I know what I’m seeing in the mirrors. The maintenance crews, the "routine" roadside stops, the vehicles that seem to follow the same erratic logic as my own—they aren't accidents. I’ve realized that the world is being managed, and I’ve seen too much of the machinery.They know that I’m watching. I can feel the change in the air every time I pull over. But as long as I stay in this truck, and as long as I keep the tape rolling, I’m still ahead of them. This is my documentation of the patterns they think I haven't noticed.If you find these files, you’re already part of the trail. I...

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Tales of Myths and Legends is a cinematic storytelling podcast exploring the world’s greatest myths, forgotten folklore, legendary heroes, cursed artifacts, lost gods, and mysterious creatures. From ancient epics and medieval prophecies to whispered village legends and dark fairy tales, each episode brings timeless stories to life with immersive narration and historical context. These are the stories that shaped civilizations, inspired religions, and still echo through modern culture. Some are symbolic. Some are terrifying. Some may be rooted in truth. But all of them endure for a reason. If...

Ecos de la Noche es un espacio donde narramos experiencias que nos hicieron temer… y cuestionar lo que nos rodea. Aquí escucharás relatos reales enviados por la comunidad, momentos que dejaron ideas rondando en la cabeza… y también historias originales que te harán preguntarte si realmente estamos solos. Si te atrae lo paranormal, lo desconocido o el terror, este es tu lugar. Nuevos episodios cada semana. Apaga la luz… y deja que los ecos hablen. ¿Tienes una historia? Envíala a: relatos.ecosdelanoche@gmail.com Tal vez tu experiencia sea el próximo relato que escuchemos aquí.

A podcast featuring original and fan-inspired audio dramas and content.Featured audio dramas:A Very Trekky ChristmasAngels and Demons: A Tale of Crests and JewelsThe Great Robot SagaFallout: Echoes of the Ozarksand many more to come.