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  Happy Prince and Other Tales The...

  Oscar Wilde

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  Wilde's collection of fairytales has delighted both children and adults since it was first published in 1888. It contains five stories, "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". The volunteers who lent their voices to this dramatic reading are Availle, Rebecca Braunert-Plunkett, ElleyKat, Amanda Friday, Libby Gohn, Elizabeth Klett, Arielle Lipshaw, Beth Thomas, and Katalina Watt. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett)

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  King John (Argo Classics)

  William Shakespeare

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  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. 
  ‘Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale 
  Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.’ 
  Shakespeare's King John is a rarely performed history which tells the story of John's turbulent reign from 1199 to 1216.. 
  King John goes to war against the French after claims that his nephew should be king instead. John has conflict with the church, orders his nephew's death, and turns the nobles against himself. In the end, John dies from poison, the French retreat, and his son becomes King. 
  All of the Shakespeare plays within the ARGO Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts, and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. 
  Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University and a Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge, directed the music for this production. 
  The full cast includes: Michael Hordern; Anthony Jacobs; David Jones; Tony Church; Roderick Cook; David Buck; John Kimber; George Rylands; Toby Robertson; Richard Marquand; Anthony Jacobs; Roger Prior; Gary Watson; Donald Beves; Olive Gregg; Margaretta Scott; Christine Baker; Freda Dowie. 
  Shakespeare's King John, a top performing play in the European theatre scene, is a short but powerful exploration of political intrigue and personal conflict. Regarded as one of the best of Shakespeare's lesser-known works, it continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes and compelling narrative. 
  For fans of Barbara A. Mowat (The Taming of the Shrew), Paul Werstine (The Two Noble Kinsmen), and Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman).

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  Measure for Measure

  William Shakespeare

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  Step into the intricate world of Vienna as Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" unfolds in a mesmerizing digital audiobook experience. Delve into the gripping narrative of a city steeped in vice and deception, where a devout deputy is given extraordinary powers to restore order. As you listen, you'll be captivated by the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, like the virtuous Isabella and the enigmatic Angelo, as their lives intersect in a gripping tale of authority, temptation, and redemption. With the artful narration and dynamic character portrayals in our digital audiobook, you'll find yourself entangled in the web of Shakespearean drama, resonating with the timeless themes and complexities that make this play a true masterpiece. Explore the depths of human nature and the consequences of power, all while experiencing the magic of Shakespeare through your headphones.

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  One Man In His Time

  William Shakespeare

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  The second part of the award winning stage perfomance of Shakespeare's greatest work by Sir John Gielgud.

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  The Dance of Death

  August Strindberg

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  The Dance of Death is a play in two parts by the Swedish dramatist August Strindberg, written in 1900. It depicts the dissolution of a marriage between Edgar, an artillery captain, and Alice, a former actress. Increasingly isolated in their fort-like house, they manipulate and bait each other, until the unexpected arrival of Curt, Alice's cousin. His presence creates a tense triangular relationship that escalates throughout Part One, and is complicated with the introduction of two of the trio's children, Allan and Judith, in Part Two. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) 
  CastEdgar: Bob NeufeldAlice: Elizabeth KlettCurt: Bruce PirieJenny: AvailleOld Woman: Bev J. StevensAllan: mbJudith: Arielle LipshawLieutenant: VictoriaNarrator: Sean DaleyAudio edited by Elizabeth Klett

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  Short Story Press Presents The...

  Short Story Press, Dorothea Bryant

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  Young David is on his first journey away from home. Hired as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, he is flown half way around the globe to work in a pilot school teaching refugee children. Settling in and learning about the new world he lives in he meets and falls in love with beautiful Amaris, a mysteriously secretive young woman who lives on the hill. 
  The entire village knows about the people on the hill, but only his friend Robert is willing to give him a stern warning about embarking on a relationship with a girl from the hill. 
  As their relationship grows, David and Amaris find they have many things in common except the hill. He is not allowed to go up nor is Amaris willing to tell him anything about it. What is the secret of the hill and its power over Amaris and David? 
  This story takes you on an unexpected journey through twists and turns that you will not see coming. It puts mystery and romance together in a way that will draw you in from your first word to the very last. Take the ride with David and see if you can figure out the mystery of the hill. 
  Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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