https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/provoked-wife-a-comedy--7035433enBooksCopyright Comedy Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81e9862c6862ceb301d3fd022784def9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/provoked-wife-a-comedy--7035433Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:56:04 +0000John VanbrughComedy Genrespreaker46@podcastlibrary.orgThis Restoration Comedy follows Lady Brute as she decides whether or not to cuckold her coarse and unloving husband. Not as brash and farcical as Vanbrugh's earlier play "The Relapse," "The Provoked Wife" comments on society and matrimony in a...falseaeedbd1c-7612-59ab-94e8-d3bca3da46b3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wonder-a-woman-keeps-a-secret-susanna-centlivre--74476077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74476077Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0000John Vanbrugh"Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret" by Susanna Centlivre is a captivating exploration of love, deception, and the complexities of female agency in a society that often seeks to confine it. This witty comedy delves into the lengths to which a woman will...7666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-012-various--74427885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427885Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:45 +0000John VanbrughOne-Act Play Collection 012-Various presents a captivating selection of one-act plays, showcasing the art of concise storytelling through diverse themes and styles. This collection invites listeners to explore the intricacies of human relationships,...19905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-scrooge-charles-augustus-scott--74363594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74363594Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:10 +0000John Vanbrugh"Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott" invites listeners into a timeless exploration of the themes of greed, redemption, and the transformative power of compassion. This enduring tale resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the consequences of...5919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/law-against-lovers-william-davenant--74292941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74292941Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:48 +0000John Vanbrugh"Law Against Lovers" by William Davenant explores the intricate dynamics of love and societal expectations, presenting a narrative that delves into the conflicts between romantic desires and the constraints imposed by law and social norms. This...8348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beauty-stone-joseph-comyns-carr-arthur-wing-pinero--74177525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74177525Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:37 +0000John Vanbrugh"Beauty Stone" by Joseph Comyns Carr and Arthur Wing Pinero explores themes of love, beauty, and the societal expectations that shape personal relationships. The play delves into the complexities of desire and the pursuit of aesthetic ideals, making...10544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-off-or-a-page-from-balzac-augustin-daly-franz-von-schonthan--74116689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116689Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:21 +0000John Vanbrugh"Night Off; or A Page From Balzac" by Augustin Daly and Franz von Schönthan invites listeners into a world where the intricacies of human relationships and the pursuit of leisure collide. This engaging narrative explores themes of escapism and the...11916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parson-s-wedding-thomas-killigrew--74069226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74069226Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000John Vanbrugh"Parson's Wedding" by Thomas Killigrew is a timeless exploration of love and commitment through the lens of a wedding ceremony. This engaging work delves into the complexities of relationships and societal expectations, showcasing the humor and...15324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyrano-de-bergerac-hooker-translation-edmond-rostand--74014778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74014778Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:42 +0000John VanbrughCyrano de Bergerac, translated by Hooker, is a timeless tale of unrequited love, wit, and the complexities of identity, centered around the eloquent yet self-doubting poet and swordsman, Cyrano. This classic work by Edmond Rostand explores themes of...17237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-plays-from-dickens-horace-baker-browne--73958583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73958583Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000John Vanbrugh"Short Plays from Dickens-Horace Baker Browne" presents a delightful collection that showcases the wit and charm of Dickensian storytelling through the medium of short plays. These works highlight the timeless themes of human folly, social critique,...23726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-for-love-william-congreve--73899819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73899819Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:21 +0000John Vanbrugh"Love for Love" by William Congreve is a timeless exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century society, this witty comedy delves into the interplay of romantic entanglements and the...14363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parlor-matches-walter-ben-hare--73786874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73786874Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:38 +0000John Vanbrugh"Parlor Matches" by Walter Ben Hare invites listeners into a world where the complexities of relationships and social interactions unfold with humor and wit. This engaging work captures the essence of human connection, exploring themes of love,...4480falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wonder-a-woman-keeps-a-secret-susanna-centlivre--73750732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750732Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:45 +0000John Vanbrugh"Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret" by Susanna Centlivre is a captivating exploration of the complexities of love and deception. The story delves into the intricacies of relationships, where secrets can both bind and unravel the bonds between...7666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aladdin-or-the-wonderful-lamp-a-dramatic-poem-in-two-parts-adam-oehlenschlager--73721312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73721312Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000John Vanbrugh"Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp" by Adam Oehlenschläger is a dramatic poem that unfolds in two parts, weaving a tale rich in imagination and wonder. This timeless story explores themes of destiny, magic, and the pursuit of one's dreams, resonating...27528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-dealer-william-congreve--73698141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73698141Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:20 +0000John Vanbrugh"Double Dealer" by William Congreve is a sharp and witty exploration of deception and betrayal in the realm of love and friendship. This enduring comedy captures the complexities of human relationships, showcasing how misunderstandings and hidden...11627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rudens-or-the-fisherman-s-rope-titus-maccius-plautus--73674266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73674266Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:15:06 +0000John Vanbrugh"Rudens; or The Fisherman's Rope" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a timeless comedy that explores themes of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of the sea, this play delves into the lives of fishermen and...9268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunshine-walter-ben-hare--73649305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73649305Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:46:44 +0000John Vanbrugh"Sunshine-Walter Ben Hare" invites listeners into a vibrant exploration of life through the lens of humor and wit. This engaging narrative captures the essence of human experience, highlighting the importance of joy and resilience in the face of...8170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-005-various--73614882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73614882Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:01 +0000John Vanbrugh"Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005-Various" invites listeners into a captivating world of diverse narratives, showcasing the art of dramatic reading through a rich tapestry of scenes and stories. This volume features a selection...21739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belle-s-stratagem-hannah-cowley--73293826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73293826Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:12:59 +0000John VanbrughBelle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley is a captivating exploration of wit, charm, and the complexities of social maneuvering in a world where appearances often dictate reality. This enduring tale invites listeners to reflect on the art of persuasion and...10571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/provoked-wife-a-comedy-john-vanbrugh--72021091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72021091Fri, 15 May 2026 14:44:46 +0000John VanbrughThis Restoration Comedy follows Lady Brute as she decides whether or not to cuckold her coarse and unloving husband. Not as brash and farcical as Vanbrugh's earlier play "The Relapse," "The Provoked Wife" comments on society and matrimony in a...13260brute,comedy,fancyfull,lady,provoked,servant,stepheather,vanbrugh,wendykatzhiller,wifefalsefull