https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillars-of-society--6883070enPerforming ArtsCopyright Culture and Heritage classicshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6be13d155320655eb38c55c8c3faca68.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillars-of-society--6883070Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:15 +0000Henrik IbsenCulture and Heritage classicsspreaker26@adfreesounds.comIn Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that...false79f1e44a-3525-55e4-bb1a-edb0caf8b1b5episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anna-christie-eugene-o-neill--74440154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74440154Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:14 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Anna Christie" by Eugene O'Neill is a powerful exploration of redemption, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The story centers on Anna, a woman who returns to her estranged father after years apart, seeking acceptance and a new...8470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-lear-version-2-william-shakespeare--74388357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74388357Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:03 +0000Henrik Ibsen"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a timeless tragedy that explores the complexities of family dynamics, power, and the human condition. The story revolves around an aging king who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on...12232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recruiting-officer-george-farquhar--74313389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74313389Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:34 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Recruiting Officer" by George Farquhar is a vibrant exploration of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of military recruitment. This engaging play delves into the motivations that drive individuals to...7954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/athaliah-jean-racine--74212489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74212489Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:02 +0000Henrik IbsenAthaliah by Jean Racine is a powerful exploration of faith, power, and the struggle for identity within a tumultuous political landscape. The narrative delves into the conflicts that arise from ambition and the quest for legitimacy, highlighting the...7247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cherry-orchard-anton-chekhov--74151934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74151934Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:26 +0000Henrik IbsenAnton Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard" is a poignant exploration of loss, change, and the passage of time as a family confronts the impending sale of their ancestral estate, marked by the iconic cherry orchard. This timeless play captures the struggle...7287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-scrooge-charles-augustus-scott--74103743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74103743Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:20 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott" delves into the timeless themes of greed, redemption, and the transformative power of generosity. This enduring tale captures the essence of a character whose journey reflects the struggles between wealth and...5919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tamburlaine-the-great-part-2-christopher-marlowe--74055558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74055558Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:56 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Tamburlaine the Great, Part 2" by Christopher Marlowe continues the epic tale of the ambitious conqueror, Tamburlaine, as he seeks to expand his empire and assert his dominance over rival nations. This powerful drama explores themes of ambition,...8514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hedda-gabler-henrik-ibsen--74006078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74006078Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:48 +0000Henrik IbsenHedda Gabler, a complex and enigmatic character created by Henrik Ibsen, navigates the constraints of societal expectations and personal desires in this timeless play. As she grapples with her ambitions and discontent, the story delves into themes of...5097falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-at-second-sight-ada-leverson--73954191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73954191Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:28 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Love at Second Sight" by Ada Leverson explores the complexities of love and relationships, delving into the nuances of human connection. This timeless narrative captures the essence of romantic entanglements, revealing how perceptions can shift and...24251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/further-chronicles-of-avonlea-version-2-dramatic-reading-lucy-maud-montgomery--73899497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73899497Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:24 +0000Henrik IbsenFurther Chronicles of Avonlea (version 2) is a delightful collection of stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, capturing the charm and complexities of life in the fictional village of Avonlea. This dramatic reading brings to life the enduring themes of...23593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tempest-william-davenant-john-dryden--73804643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73804643Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:26 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Tempest" by William Davenant and John Dryden is a captivating exploration of the tumultuous interplay between power and human emotion. This work delves into themes of ambition, conflict, and the quest for control, reflecting the enduring struggles...10137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-lady-of-the-chinese-courtyard-elizabeth-cooper--73767908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73767908Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000Henrik Ibsen"My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard" by Elizabeth Cooper invites listeners into a rich tapestry of cultural exploration and personal discovery. This compelling narrative unfolds within the confines of a Chinese courtyard, highlighting themes of...18139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-sonata-august-strindberg--73734683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73734683Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:52 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Ghost Sonata" by August Strindberg delves into the haunting interplay of reality and illusion, exploring themes of human existence, social masks, and the complexities of the human psyche. This timeless work invites listeners to reflect on the shadows...5046falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-gabriel-borkman-henrik-ibsen--73709455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73709455Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:04 +0000Henrik Ibsen"John Gabriel Borkman" by Henrik Ibsen delves into the life of a man consumed by ambition and the consequences of his relentless pursuit of success. The play explores themes of isolation, desire, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in their...8456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knight-of-the-burning-pestle-francis-beaumont-john-fletcher--73687002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73687002Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:04 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Knight of the Burning Pestle" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a captivating play that playfully subverts the conventions of the theatrical world, blending comedy with a commentary on social class and the art of storytelling itself. The...9544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-mary-ella-lyng--73661567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661567Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:48:20 +0000Henrik Ibsen"History Plays for the Grammar Grades" by Mary Ella Lyng offers a collection of engaging plays designed to bring history to life for young learners. This work emphasizes the importance of understanding historical events and figures through the lens of...5486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persuasion-version-6-dramatic-reading-jane-austen--73637925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73637925Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:14:27 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Persuasion," a timeless work by Jane Austen, explores themes of love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of its protagonist, Anne Elliot. This dramatic reading brings to life Austen's sharp wit and keen observations...30229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-s-tale-william-shakespeare--73595775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73595775Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:47:58 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a timeless exploration of love, jealousy, and redemption. This enchanting tale delves into the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of misplaced trust, inviting listeners to reflect on the...10538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus-1616-version-christopher-marlowe--73558526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73558526Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:14:37 +0000Henrik IbsenThe "Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" is a timeless exploration of ambition, knowledge, and the consequences of overreaching one's limits. Christopher Marlowe's classic tale delves into the life of Doctor Faustus, a scholar who makes a pact with...8305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pericles-prince-of-tyre-william-shakespeare--73521636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73521636Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:03 +0000Henrik Ibsen"Pericles, Prince of Tyre" is a captivating tale by William Shakespeare that weaves themes of loss, redemption, and the enduring power of hope. Following the journey of Prince Pericles as he navigates the trials of fate, this play explores the...8626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-act-4--70103874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70103874Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:29:18 +0000Henrik IbsenIn Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that...2996ambition,betrayal,business,drama,past,relationships,return,secrets,society,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-act-3--70103872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70103872Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:29:12 +0000Henrik IbsenIn Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that...2383ambition,betrayal,business,drama,past,relationships,return,secrets,society,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-act-2--70103870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70103870Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:29:08 +0000Henrik IbsenIn Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that...3348ambition,betrayal,business,drama,past,relationships,return,secrets,society,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-act-1--70103868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70103868Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:29:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that...2856ambition,betrayal,business,drama,past,relationships,return,secrets,society,transformationfalsefull