The Dialogues of the Gods are 26 miniature dialogues mocking the Homeric conception of the Greek gods written in Attic Greek by Syrian author Lucian of Samosata.…… Read more “Lucian’s Dialogues Volume 1: ‘The Dialogues of the Gods’ by Lucian of Samosata”
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‘The Split in the Cabinet’ by Stephen Leacock
The author has described this mocking tribute to Edwardian politics as ‘a political novel of the Days that Were.’ I played Angela. The Split in the Cabinet…… Read more “‘The Split in the Cabinet’ by Stephen Leacock”
‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ by W.S. Gilbert
This play is a hilarious spoof of the original Shakespeare tragedy.In the author’s own words: King Claudius, when a young man, wrote a five-act tragedy which was damned,…… Read more “‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ by W.S. Gilbert”
‘Ten One-Act Plays’ by Alice Gerstenberg
Alice Gerstenberg (1885-1972) was an American playwright, actress, and activist. She is best known for her many feminist plays, which often feature female lead characters and all-female…… Read more “‘Ten One-Act Plays’ by Alice Gerstenberg”
A brand new LOGO!
I’m delighted to announce that I now have my very own logo! You can now see it featured on my homepage, as my site icon, and my…… Read more “A brand new LOGO!”
‘The World’s Best Poetry: Volume 9 (Part 2)’ by Various
The ninth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the first of two parts, includes a trove of famous…… Read more “‘The World’s Best Poetry: Volume 9 (Part 2)’ by Various”
‘Down With My Demons’ by Josh Bourne
Ten years after a tragic incident on the lake, an AA meeting in a small, religious town in the deep south of the USA descends into bitterness…… Read more “‘Down With My Demons’ by Josh Bourne”
‘Cutting Room’ by Arthur Charlesworth
Cutting Room is set in the “Town Welfare Department” of a town in the Midlands, Burtonwood, during public sector cuts. Four characters (David, Lucy, Ian, and an intern,…… Read more “‘Cutting Room’ by Arthur Charlesworth”
‘Your Little Play’ by Anna Myrmus
Laura is an aspiring playwright and director. Living off sheer ambition and the odd bit of praise, she struggles more and more to justify her own life…… Read more “‘Your Little Play’ by Anna Myrmus”
‘You’re Invited For A Tour of Christ Church’ by Michelle Chin
For Christ Church Arts Week, people who are not familiar with the college have been invited to collaborate on this project. In exchange of a college tour,…… Read more “‘You’re Invited For A Tour of Christ Church’ by Michelle Chin”
