This play was produced in 1698 at Drury Lane Theatre. From the bustle of its plot, the variety of its incidents, and the sustained humour of its…… Read more “‘Love and a Bottle’ by George Farquhar”

Aubrey Tanqueray marries a woman with a past which he believes will not matter in society. “I know you think me a fool, Cayley—you needn’t infer that…… Read more “‘The Second Mrs Tanqueray’ by Arthur Wing Pinero”

The sixth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the first of two parts, includes a range of notable…… Read more “‘The World’s Best Poetry: Volume 6 (Part 1)’ by Various”

Just in time for the festive season, here’s a collection of Christmassy radio plays by Mike Murphy. I play the Boy in ‘I’m Dreaming of a Tropical…… Read more “‘I’m Dreaming of a Tropical Christmas’ by Mike Murphy”

When orphaned Oliver Twist asks for more food, the workhouse board are horrified and immediately pack him off to work for an undertaker, who treats him badly.…… Read more “‘Oliver Twist’ by Charles Dickens”

Most of us would like to change some events in our past. However, if we were granted such an opportunity, would we be happy with the results?…… Read more “The Bench by Glenn Hascall”

Often considered to be Ibsen’s most popular play in his lifetime, The League of Youth caused fighting in the streets, with conservatives claiming it was an attack on their…… Read more “‘The League of Youth’ by Henrik Ibsen”

Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov has decided to propose to Natalya Stepanovna, the daughter of his neightbour, Chubukov.   He promptly receives the father’s blessing, but will he be able…… Read more “‘The Proposal’ by Anton Chekhov”

 First published in 1869, Little Women is the story of four sisters growing up against the background of the American Civil War. Alcott wrote the book at the urging…… Read more “‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott”

The Seagull is Anton Chekhov’s first major play, originally produced in 1896. It dramatizes the romantic and artistic conflicts between four characters: the famous middlebrow story writer Boris…… Read more “‘The Seagull’ by Anton Chekhov”