Plays
The Conscious Lovers
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Richard Steele
As early as 1720 Steele spoke in the Theatre of "a friend of mine" who was lately preparing a comedy according to the just laws of…
Princess of Elis
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Molière
In the month of May 1664, Louis XIV entertained the Queen-mother, Anne of Austria, and his own wife , Maria Theresa, with a brilliant and su…
One-Act Play Collection 015
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Various
Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce…
Hindle Wakes
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Stanley Houghton
Alan Jeffcote, son of Nat Hawthorn, Hindle's richest factory owner, meets Fanny Hawthorn, daughter of Nat's 'slasher' and oldest friend, in …
A Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales
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Fanny Amanda Comstock
This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay…
The Funeral: or Grief A-La-Mode
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Richard Steele
The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, D…
The Show Off
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George Kelly
Amy Fisher's parents can't understand what their daughter sees in Aubrey Piper, a loudmouth and braggart who pretends to be more than the lo…
One-Act Play Collection 018
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Various
Here, in our 18th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from a 1663 Moliere to a 1922 Percival Wilde, from "a…
The Cabinet Minister
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Arthur Wing Pinero
Mr. Pinero holds that farce should treat of probable people placed in possible circumstances, but regarded from a point of view which exagge…
The Wasters
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Arthur Adams
Here we have a serious family drama by Australian playwright Arthur Adams about legacy and responsibilities, with some question about exactl…
The Wonder-Working Magician
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Pedro Calderón De La Barca
"The Wonderful Magician" is perhaps better known to poetical students in England from the spirited fragment Shelley has left us in…
Don Garcia of Navarre, or the Jealous Prince
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Molière
Nothing can be more unlike The Pretentious Young Ladies or Sganarelle than Molière's Don Garcia of Navarre. The Théâtre …
The Squire
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Arthur Wing Pinero
"Then take a word of advice—cut yourself adrift from Squire Kate's apron strings. (Gilbert turns away) When my father, John Verity, die…
The Clandestine Marriage
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George Colman the Elder and David Garrick
A secret liaison and wedding. What will happen when they find out? - Summary by Michele Eaton Cast ListLord Ogleby: Greg GiordanoSir John …
Trelawny of the Wells
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Arthur Wing Pinero
A theater, various actors and actresses, their admirers, financial backers, etc. The star Rose Trelawny wants to leave the stage for love, b…
George Dandin: or The Abashed Husband
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Henri Van Laun and Molière
"The treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle having been ratified ... and peace being assured ... Louis XIV resolved to give a festival in his favori…
One-Act Play Collection 014
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Various
Here, in our 14th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the farm to the courtroom to the palace throne room; …
The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes is a three-act play adapted by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle from his similarly title…
The Times
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Arthur Wing Pinero
Percy Egerton-Bompas, M.P., and Mrs Bompas have secrets in their family. Which promise grave difficulties as they try to marry off their dau…
Shakespeare Monologues Collection vol. 11 (Multilingual)
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William Shakespeare
This is the eleventh collection of monologues from Shakespeare's various plays. Various characters will speak on various topics, some of the…