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Enjoy the witty and romantic comedy of errors in "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare. This podcast brings to life the humorous misunderstandings, clever banter, and blossoming romances of Beatrice, Benedick, and their friends. A delightful classic perfect for fans of Shakespearean comedy.

The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. This is one of the most prolific Shakespeare works, featuring themes of passion, jealousy, love, betrayal, revenge and repentance. This edition of Othello is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare work. Read in English, unabridged.

Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. Othello revolves around four central...

King Ferdinand's plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one—until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law?

Shakespeare's comedy is performed by a cast including Derek Godfrey, Patrick Garland, Prunella Scales and Peter Pears.

ANOTHER POWERFUL GREAT BRITISH PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE OF A WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE PLAY. PERFORMED BY THE MAGNIFICENT VANESSA REDGRAVE AND CAST. As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600 and first published in the folio of 1623...

The sonnets are a collection numbering 154 poems dealing with themes such as the passage of time, love, beauty, and mortality. They were probably written over a long period of Shakespeare's life up until 1609, when they were first printed. The first 17 poems, traditionally referred to as the "procreation sonnets", are addressed to a young man urging him to marry and have children in order to immortalize his beauty by passing it on to his descendants.

Step into the haunting world of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, a timeless tragedy by William Shakespeare. This gripping tale unfolds in the Kingdom of Denmark, where Prince Hamlet seeks revenge against his treacherous uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlets father, seized the throne, and married Gertrude, Hamlets mother. With its rich exploration of genuine and feigned madness, the play delves into themes of betrayal, vengeance, incest, and moral decay, making it a profound reflection on the human condition. (Summary by Wikipedia)

""You are deluded, Romeo. Vampires do not have the capability to love. They are heartless."" The Capulets and the Montagues have some deep and essential differences. Blood differences. Of course, the Capulets can escape their vampire fate, and the Montagues can try not to kill their undead...

Join LibriVox readers as they present the eighth installment of captivating monologues from Shakespeare’s timeless plays. This collection features 20 diverse performances that showcase the brilliance of William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 – April 23, 1616), widely regarded as the greatest playwright in history. With works spanning tragedy, comedy, and romance, each monologue offers a unique emotional journey, whether it imparts a lesson, highlights Shakespeares masterful character portrayal, or evokes laughter and tears. Prepare to be moved, as each piece resonates differently with every ...

This collection includes theatrical audio versions major plays that are not typically considered part of the Shakespeare cannon, but are plays in which Shakespeare may made material contributions. These are the plays Sir Thomas More, The Spanish Tragedy, and Thomas of Woodstock. Additional expert commentary from Hazel Jeffs provides insight into the potential authorship and major themes of each of these three classic plays of the Elizabethan period.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings young listeners the glorious richness of two of Shakespeare's best loved plays, on a level children can grasp. Renowned storyteller Jim Weiss brings us the magic and mistaken identities of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the comedy of The Taming of the Shrew.

In a fit of jealousy, King Leontes of Sicilia condemns his closest friend Polixenes to death, abandons his own child, and unjustly puts his wife on trial for adultery. Fast forward sixteen years, and Perdita, raised as a humble shepherds daughter, falls in love with Polixeness royal son. Her journey leads her back to her fathers kingdom, unraveling a tale of love, redemption, and the quest for truth. (Summary by Arielle Lipshaw) Cast Antigonus John Doyle, Archidamus David Nicol, Autolycus Algy Pug, Camillo mb, Cleomenes Vicente Costa Filho, Clown Baggz, Dion Robert Fletcher, Dorcas Patti ...

Titus Andronicus is the main character and tragic hero in William Shakespeare's play of the same name, Titus Andronicus, a Senecan tragedy. Titus is a Roman nobleman and a general in the war who distinguished himself in ten years of service against the Goths. Despite his exemplary service the war's toll on him is sufficient that he declined the emperorship. Nonetheless, he begins the play as an exemplary citizen. However faith in the traditions of the Roman system of government eventually leads to his death as others seek revenge.

A BBC Radio 3 full-cast dramatisation of Shakespeare’s classic ‘Pericles’, starring Tom Mannion. Originally broadcast in November 2005 and repeated as part of the ‘Drama on 3’ collection in November 2008. Shakespeare's romantic adventure full of tyrants, incest, murder, knights...

Shakespeare's most famous sonnet, in which he tries, and fails, to find an apt comparison in nature, read by Bill Wallis.

An adaptation of William Shakespeare's 1603-1604 play Measure for Measure adapted and in plain English to a 20-minute production by Charlie Creed. The original was first published in the First Folio in 1623. It was originally classified as a comedy, though is now considered more of a problem play. The play is set in Vienna and focuses on the themes of relationships, integrity, and legal complications. This is a full cast, abridged production of the play in plain English.

The multi-award winning SmartPass full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play.

Believing his wife, Hermione, to be unfaithful, King Leontes of Sicilia, orders her new-born child abandoned in the wilderness. But when Hermione’s fidelity is proven by the divinations of the Oracle of Delphi, Leontes is cursed to have no heir until his daughter is found. Sixteen years later...

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling.