Audio Theatre Audiobooks | Drama

Step into a world of riveting drama and captivating storytelling with our digital audiobook collection of classic One-Act Plays. Whether you're a seasoned theater enthusiast or a newcomer seeking to explore the world of drama, this collection is bound to leave you spellbound. Featuring Four Remarkable Plays 'Is She His Wife?' by Charles Dickens: Delve into the intriguing realm of mystery and deception as Charles Dickens masterfully weaves a tale of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With expert narration, you'll feel the tension rise as secrets are unveiled and relationships are tested. Experience the brilliance of Dickens in a whole new dimension. 'Mr. Nightingale's Diary' by Charles Dickens: Embark on a journey of laughter, romance, and unexpected twists with this charming play. Charles Dickens invites you to witness the whimsical escapades of Mr. Nightingale as he navigates the complexities of life and love. Let the dynamic narration transport you to a bygone era, where every emotion is palpable and every character comes to life. 'King Lear's Wife' by Gordon Bottomley: Shakespeare's iconic tragedy 'King Lear' takes an intriguing twist in this thought-provoking play. Gordon Bottomley explores the untold story of King Lear's wife, offering a fresh perspective on the classic tale. Immerse yourself in the complexities of power, loyalty, and family dynamics, expertly narrated to capture the essence of Shakespearean drama. 'War Brides' by Marion Craig Wentworth: Experience the poignant stories of love, sacrifice, and resilience against the backdrop of wartime challenges. Marion Craig Wentworth's 'War Brides' brings to life the emotions and struggles of women separated from their loved ones by war. Let the heartfelt narration transport you to a time of courage and determination that will leave a lasting impact.

Charles Dickens, Gordon Bottomley, Marion Craig Wentworth (Author), Various (Narrator)

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Woman's Voice: An Anthology of short stories by Ugandan Women

Ayeta Anne Wangusa, Dominic Dipio, Goretti Kyomuhendo, Hilda Twongyeirwe, Hope Keshubi, Lillian Barenzi, Lillian Tindyebwa, Margaret Ntakarimaze, Philo Nabweru, Regina Amollo, Susan Kiguli, Violet Barungi (Author), Christine, Micheal Abahu, Miracle Mbithi, Zamzam Kabahuma (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Cyrano de Bergerac

'Cyrano de Bergerac' es una obra teatral escrita por Edmond Rostand y publicada por primera vez en 1897. Es una de las más populares del teatro francés y ha sido adaptada numerosas veces a distintos formatos. La historia se centra en Cyrano, un valiente cadete francés conocido por su agudo ingenio, habilidades en la esgrima y, sobre todo, por su nariz excepcionalmente grande. Aunque Cyrano es un talentoso poeta, su apariencia lo hace sentir inseguro y cree que nunca será digno del amor de su prima, Roxane. Sin embargo, ayuda a otro hombre, Christian, a cortejarla escribiendo hermosas cartas en su nombre, demostrando un amor desinteresado y trágico.

Edmond Rostand (Author), Jorge Ramírez (Narrator)

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Dirtbag Gets Stranded: An Original Audio Drama

After unknowingly waking up in the bathroom of a cruise ship in the Gulf of Thailand, Cameron has a lot of questions for David. Their trip is cut short when security catch on that they're trespassers. Cameron unwillingly joins David in running away, resulting in the two jumping off the cruise, causing them to wash up on a nearby island. How will David and Cameron get themselves out of this one?

Jack Md, Jack Sivyer (Author), Aaron Shaw, Damon Alums, David Dirtbag, Dragonblaze23, Jack Md, Marie Hamm, Tycho Alhambra Of The Weird Tales Podcast (Narrator)

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[Persian] - نمایش صوتی ربکا

داستانی گوتیک از عشق، قتل و رازهای سربه‌مهر... دافنه دوموریه، نویسنده مشهور انگلیسی، در کتاب صوتی ربکا قصه دختری خدمتکار را روایت می‌کند که پس از ازدواجش با مردی اشراف‌زاده تلاش می‌کند تا هویت خود را به عنوان یک زن ثروتمند پیدا کند اما سایه حضور بانوی سابق عمارت همه چیز را پیچیده و دشوار می‌کند. این اثر یکی از معروف‌ترین و پرفروش‌ترین رمان‌های قرن بیستم است که در سال 1938 توانست برنده جایزه کتاب ملی شود. ربکا که مشهورترین اثر بانوی نویسنده دافنه دوموریه است، از همان زمان انتشار مورد استقبال خوانندگان در سراسر دنیا قرار گرفت و در مدت کوتاهي به زبان‌های مختلف در دنیا ترجمه شد. مطمئنا از شنیدن این کتاب ارزشمند که با صدای بهترین گویندگان و هنرمندان تهیه شده بسیار لذت خواهید برد.

دافنه دوموریه, صدف محسنی (Author), آرش رستمی, احمد غلامی, احمد لشینی, امیر فرحان نیا, امیرحسین صدیق, بهرام ابراهیمی, بهناز جعفری, تایماز رضوانی, حمید یزدانی, حمیده کریمی, راضیه هاشمی, رضا عمرانی, سارا بهرامی, سروش اعتصامی, سپیده سلیمیان, سپیده مالمیر, شرگان انورزاده, فروغ بهرامی, محسن بهرامی, محمود هادی زاده, مهرداد مهمان دوست, نسرین رضایی, نوتاش نیک نژاد, نگین خواجه نصیر, پروین دشتی, گشتاسب امجدی (Narrator)

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Falsely Accused

Pamela J (Author), Jermaine Givins (Narrator)

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Much Ado About Nothing (Unabridged)

'Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare - is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. Synopsis In Messina, a messenger brings news that Don Pedro will return that night from a successful battle, along with Claudio and Benedick. Beatrice asks the messenger about Benedick and mocks Benedick's ineptitude as a soldier. Leonato explains, 'There is a kind of merry war betwixt Signor Benedick and her.' On the soldiers' arrival, Don Pedro tells Leonato that they will stay a month at least, and Benedick and Beatrice resume their 'merry war'. Pedro's illegitimate brother, Don John, is also introduced. Claudio's feelings for Hero are rekindled, and he informs Benedick of his intention to court her. Benedick, who openly despises marriage, tries to dissuade him. Don Pedro encourages the marriage. Benedick swears that he will never marry. Don Pedro laughs at him and tells him he will when he finds the right person. A masquerade ball is planned. Therein a disguised Don Pedro woos Hero on Claudio's behalf. Don John uses this situation to sow chaos by telling Claudio that Don Pedro is wooing Hero for himself. Claudio rails against the entrapments of beauty. But the misunderstanding is later resolved, and Claudio is promised Hero's hand in marriage. Meanwhile, Benedick and Beatrice have danced together, trading disparaging remarks under the cover of their masks. Benedick is stung at hearing himself described as 'the prince's jester, a very dull fool', and yearns to be spared the company of 'Lady Tongue'. Don Pedro and his men, bored at the prospect of waiting a week for the wedding, concoct a plan to match-make between Benedick and Beatrice. They arrange for Benedick to overhear a conversation in which they declare that Beatrice is madly in love with him but too afraid to tell him. Hero and Ursula likewise ensure that Beatrice overhears a conversation in which they discuss Benedick's undying love for her. Both Benedick and Beatrice are delighted to think that they are the object of unrequited love, and both resolve to mend their faults and declare their love. Meanwhile, Don John plots to stop the wedding, embarrass his brother, and wreak misery on Leonato and Claudio. He tells Don Pedro and Claudio that Hero is 'disloyal', and arranges for them to see his associate, Borachio, enter her bedchamber and engage amorously with her (it is actually Hero's chambermaid). Claudio and Don Pedro are duped, and Claudio vows to humiliate Hero publicly.'

William Shakespeare (Author), Arielle Lipshaw, Christie Nowak, David O'connell, Elizabeth Klett, James Pritchard, Karen Savage, Kristin Hughes, Lamarr Gulley, Lizzie Driver, Rosalind Wills, Stephen C, Troy Bond (Narrator)

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The Merchant of Venice (Unabridged)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare - is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. A merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for the character Shylock and his famous demand for a 'pound of flesh' in retribution. The play contains two famous speeches, that of Shylock, 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' on the subject of humanity, and that of Portia on 'the quality of mercy'. Debate exists on whether the play is anti-Semitic, with Shylock's insistence on his legal right to the pound of flesh being in opposition to Shylock's seemingly universal plea for the rights of all people suffering discrimination. Plot summary Bassanio, a young Venetian of noble rank, wishes to woo the beautiful and wealthy heiress Portia of Belmont. Having squandered his estate, he needs 3,000 ducats to subsidise his expenditures as a suitor. Bassanio approaches his friend Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, who has previously and repeatedly bailed him out. Antonio agrees, but since he is cash-poor - his ships and merchandise are busy at sea to Tripolis, the Indies, Mexico and England - he promises to cover a bond if Bassanio can find a lender, so Bassanio turns to the Jewish moneylender Shylock and names Antonio as the loan's guarantor. Antonio has already antagonized Shylock through his outspoken antisemitism and because Antonio's habit of lending money without interest forces Shylock to charge lower rates. Shylock is at first reluctant to grant the loan, citing abuse he has suffered at Antonio's hand. He finally agrees to lend the sum to Bassanio without interest upon one condition: if Antonio were unable to repay it at the specified date, Shylock may take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Bassanio does not want Antonio to accept such a risky condition; Antonio is surprised by what he sees as the moneylender's generosity (no 'usance' - interest - is asked for), and he signs the contract. With money in hand, Bassanio leaves for Belmont with his friend Gratiano, who has asked to accompany him. Gratiano is a likeable young man, but he is often flippant, overly talkative, and tactless. Bassanio warns his companion to exercise self-control, and the two leave for Belmont. Meanwhile, in Belmont, Portia is awash with suitors. Her father left a will stipulating that each of her suitors must choose correctly from one of three caskets, made of gold, silver and lead respectively. Whoever picks the right casket wins Portia's hand. The first suitor, the Prince of Morocco, chooses the gold casket, interpreting its slogan, 'Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire', as referring to Portia.

William Shakespeare (Author), Aaron Elliott, Arielle Lipshaw, David Lawrence, David Leeson, David Nicol, David O'connell, Elizabeth Klett, Filippo Gioachin, Laurie Anne Walden, Mark F. Smith, Megan Kunkel, Rosalind Wills (Narrator)

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Iphigenia in Tauris (Unabridged)

Iphigenia in Tauris by Euripides - is a drama by the playwright Euripides, written between 414 BC and 412 BC. It has much in common with another of Euripides's plays, Helen, as well as the lost play Andromeda, and is often described as a romance, a melodrama, a tragi-comedy or an escape play. Plot The scene represents the front of the temple of Artemis in the land of the Taurians (modern Crimea in Ukraine). The altar is in the center. The play begins with Iphigenia reflecting on her brother's death. She recounts her 'sacrifice' at the hands of Agamemnon, and how she was saved by Artemis and made priestess in this temple. She has had a dream in which the structure of her family's house crashed down in ruins, leaving only a single column which she then washed clean as if preparing it for ritual sacrifice. She interprets this dream to mean that Orestes is dead. Orestes and Pylades enter, having just arrived in this land. Orestes was sent by Apollo to retrieve the image of Artemis from the temple, and Pylades has accompanied him. Orestes explains that he has avenged Agamemnon's death by killing Clytaemnestra and Aegisthus. The two decide to hide and make a plan to retrieve the idol without being captured. They know that the Taurians sacrifice Hellene blood in their temple of Artemis. Orestes and Pylades exit. Iphigenia enters and discusses her sad life with the chorus, composed of captive Greek maidens, attendants of Iphigenia. She believes that her father's bloodline has ended with the death of Orestes. A herdsman enters and explains to Iphigenia that he has captured two Hellenes and that Iphigenia should make ready the lustral water and the rites of consecration. The herdsman heard one called Pylades by the other, but did not hear the name of the other. Iphigenia tells the herdsmen to bring the strangers to the temple, and says that she will prepare to sacrifice them. The herdsman leaves to fetch the strangers. Iphigenia explains that she was tricked into going to Aulis, through the treachery of Odysseus. She was told that she was being married to Achilles, but upon arriving in Aulis, she discovered that she was going to be sacrificed by Agamemnon. Now, she presides over the sacrifices of any Hellene trespassers in the land of the Taurians, to avenge the crimes against her. Orestes and Pylades enter in bonds. Iphigenia demands that the prisoners' bonds be loosened, because they are hallowed. The attendants to Iphigenia leave to prepare for the sacrifice. Iphigenia asks Orestes his origins, but Orestes refuses to tell Iphigenia his name. Iphigenia finds out which of the two is Pylades and that they are from Argos. Iphigenia asks Orestes many questions, especially of Greeks who fought in Troy. She asks if Helen has returned home to the house of Menelaus, and of the fates of Calchas, Odysseus, Achilles, and Agamemnon. Orestes informs Iphigenia that Agamemnon is dead, but that his son lives. Upon hearing this, Iphigenia decides that she wants one of the strangers to return a letter to Argos, and that she will only sacrifice one of them. Orestes demands that he be sacrificed, and that Pylades be sent home with the letter, because Orestes brought Pylades on this trip, and it would not be right for Pylades to die while Orestes lives.

Euripides (Author), Alan Mapstone, Beth Thomas, Carter Rivera, Elizabeth Klett, Jeffrey Church, Kristin Gjerløw, Robinson Lewis (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Una Casa Encantada

Una casa encantada se centra en la historia de dos parejas que comparten la misma casa, con la peculiaridad de que una de ellas es un matrimonio de espectros. El relato es muy breve, pero es suficiente para que Virginia Woolf comience a experimentar en sus teorías narrativas. Virgina Woolf fue hija del crítico literario, periodista e historiador de literatura inglés, Leslie Stephen, se casó con Leonard Woolf con quien fundó la editorial Hogarth Press y formó parte del famoso grupo de Bloomsbury que incluía grandes escritores y artistas como Lytton Strachey, Roger Fry, David Garnett, el economista J. M. Keynes y E. M. Forster, a quien debemos el formidable aspecto de la novela. Este audiolibro cuenta, además de la narración, con diferentes efectos de sonido y canciones, utilizando una edición cuidada, llena de estímulos, para introducirte en esta fascinante historia de la manera más original, elegante y cautivadora posible.

Virginia Woolf (Author), Jose Peciña (Narrator)

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Julius Caesar - The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (Unabridged)

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare - The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (First Folio title: The Tragedie of Ivlivs Cæsar), often abbreviated as Julius Caesar, is a history play and tragedy by William Shakespeare first performed in 1599. In the play, Brutus joins a conspiracy led by Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, to prevent him from becoming a tyrant. Caesar's right-hand man Antony stirs up hostility against the conspirators and Rome becomes embroiled in a dramatic civil war. Synopsis The play opens with two tribunes (appointed leaders/officials of Rome) discovering the commoners of Rome celebrating Julius Caesar's triumphant return from defeating the sons of his military rival, Pompey. The tribunes, insulting the crowd for their change in loyalty from Pompey to Caesar, attempt to end the festivities and break up the commoners, who return the insults. During the feast of Lupercal, Caesar holds a victory parade and a soothsayer warns him to 'Beware the ides of March,' which he ignores. Meanwhile, Cassius attempts to convince Brutus to join his conspiracy to kill Caesar. Although Brutus, friendly towards Caesar, is hesitant to kill him, he agrees that Caesar may be abusing his power. They then hear from Casca that Mark Antony has offered Caesar the crown of Rome three times. Casca tells them that each time Caesar refused it with increasing reluctance, hoping that the crowd watching would insist that he accept the crown. He describes how the crowd applauded Caesar for denying the crown, and how this upset Caesar. On the eve of the ides of March, the conspirators meet and reveal that they have forged letters of support from the Roman people to tempt Brutus into joining. Brutus reads the letters and, after much moral debate, decides to join the conspiracy, thinking that Caesar should be killed to prevent him from doing anything against the people of Rome if he were ever to be crowned. After ignoring the soothsayer, as well as his wife Calpurnia's own premonitions, Caesar goes to the Senate. The conspirators approach him with a fake petition pleading on behalf of Metellus Cimber's banished brother. As Caesar predictably rejects the petition, Casca and the others suddenly stab him; Brutus is last. At this point, Caesar utters the famous line 'Et tu, Brute?'[2] ('And you, Brutus?', i.e. 'You too, Brutus?'), concluding with 'Then fall, Caesar!'

William Shakespeare (Author), Beth Thomas, Charlotte Duckett, Esther Simonides, Maria Kasper, Peter Wilson, Ray Kasper, Tomas Peter (Narrator)

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The Comedy of Errors (Unabridged)

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare - is one of William Shakespeare's early plays. It is his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the humour coming from slapstick and mistaken identity, in addition to puns and word play. It has been adapted for opera, stage, screen and musical theatre numerous times worldwide. In the centuries following its premiere, the play's title has entered the popular English lexicon as an idiom for 'an event or series of events made ridiculous by the number of errors that were made throughout'. Synopsis Because a law forbids merchants from Syracuse from entering Ephesus, elderly Syracusian trader Egeon faces execution when he is discovered in the city. He can only escape by paying a fine of a thousand marks. He tells his sad story to Solinus, Duke of Ephesus. In his youth, Egeon married and had twin sons. On the same day, a poor woman without a job also gave birth to twin boys, and he purchased these as servants to his sons. Soon afterward, the family made a sea voyage and was hit by a tempest. Egeon lashed himself to the main-mast with one son and one servant, and his wife took the other two infants. His wife was rescued by one boat, Egeon by another. Egeon never again saw his wife or the children with her. Recently his son Antipholus, now grown, and his son's servant, Dromio, left Syracuse to find their brothers. When Antipholus did not return, Egeon set out in search of him. The Duke is moved by this story and grants Egeon one day to pay his fine. That same day, Antipholus arrives in Ephesus, searching for his brother. He sends Dromio to deposit some money at The Centaur, an inn. He is confounded when the identical Dromio of Ephesus appears almost immediately, denying any knowledge of the money and asking him home to dinner, where his wife is waiting. Antipholus, thinking his servant is making insubordinate jokes, beats Dromio of Ephesus. Dromio of Ephesus returns to his mistress, Adriana, saying that her 'husband' refused to come back to his house, and even pretended not to know her. Adriana, concerned that her husband's eye is straying, takes this news as confirmation of her suspicions. Antipholus of Syracuse, who complains 'I could not speak with Dromio since at first, I sent him from the mart,' meets up with Dromio of Syracuse who now denies making a 'joke' about Antipholus having a wife. Antipholus begins beating him. Suddenly, Adriana rushes up to Antipholus of Syracuse and begs him not to leave her. The Syracusans cannot but attribute these strange events to witchcraft, remarking that Ephesus is known as a warren for witches. Antipholus and Dromio go off with this strange woman, the one to eat dinner and the other to keep the gate.

William Shakespeare (Author), Abby Pugh, Arielle Lipshaw, David Lawrence, Diana Majlinger, Elizabeth Klett, Jason Bortles, John Fricker, Lucy Perry, Maria Therese, Martin Geeson, Mary Dalton, Tim Ferreira (Narrator)

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