https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shoemaker-s-holiday--7035477enBooksCopyright Comedy Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3ae9984e4b9a09cbde39a1a667e90178.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shoemaker-s-holiday--7035477Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:56:58 +0000Thomas DekkerComedy Genrespreaker46@podcastlibrary.orgThe Shoemaker's Holiday is an Elizabethan play written by Thomas Dekker. It was first performed in 1599 by the Admiral's Men. It falls into the sub-genre of city comedy (depicting ordinary London life).Aristocrat Rowland Lacy falls in love with middle...falsee6806ff7-9826-573f-9c4d-56abea0a45d1episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amends-for-ladies-nathan-field--74476206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74476206Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:14 +0000Thomas Dekker"Amends for Ladies" by Nathan Field presents a compelling exploration of themes that resonate through time, particularly the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of reconciliation. The narrative invites listeners to reflect on the importance...8484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-heiress-susanna-centlivre--74428167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74428167Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:45 +0000Thomas Dekker"Stolen Heiress" by Susanna Centlivre is a captivating tale that explores themes of identity, deception, and the quest for true belonging. The story delves into the complexities of social status and the lengths one will go to reclaim what is...8074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-016-various--74363822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74363822Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:28 +0000Thomas DekkerDive into "One-Act Play Collection 016-Various," a captivating anthology that showcases the art of one-act plays, featuring the timeless classic "Shoemaker's Holiday." This collection celebrates the brevity and intensity of one-act storytelling,...23017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candida-george-bernard-shaw--74293106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74293106Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:37 +0000Thomas Dekker"Candida" by George Bernard Shaw is a compelling exploration of love, faith, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the play delves into the tensions between idealism and reality as it examines the...7259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-keys-to-baldpate-play-george-m-cohan--74177826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74177826Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:55 +0000Thomas Dekker"Seven Keys to Baldpate," a play by George M. Cohan, invites listeners into a comedic whirlwind of mistaken identities and clever twists. Set against the backdrop of a secluded inn, the narrative unfolds with a series of unexpected events that...10757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oroonoko-thomas-southerne--74116844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116844Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:11 +0000Thomas Dekker"Oroonoko" by Thomas Southerne is a powerful exploration of love, honor, and the brutal realities of slavery, centering on the tragic tale of a noble African prince. This enduring work resonates today as it delves into themes of freedom and the human...10029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosmersholm-henrik-ibsen--74069429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74069429Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Thomas Dekker"Rosmersholm" by Henrik Ibsen delves into the complexities of human relationships, societal expectations, and the struggle for personal freedom. Set against the backdrop of a post-revolutionary society, the play explores themes of love, guilt, and the...9613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/measure-for-measure-william-shakespeare--74015045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74015045Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:44 +0000Thomas Dekker"Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature. Set in a morally ambiguous Vienna, the play delves into the struggles between authority and personal ethics, as characters...9129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belle-s-stratagem-hannah-cowley--73958820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73958820Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:47 +0000Thomas DekkerBelle's Stratagem by Hannah Cowley is a captivating exploration of love and cleverness that showcases the ingenuity of its heroine as she navigates the complexities of romance and societal expectations. This timeless tale delves into themes of...10571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/henry-vi-part-2-william-shakespeare--73900080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73900080Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:12 +0000Thomas Dekker"Henry VI, Part 2" by William Shakespeare delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the English throne during the Wars of the Roses, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the fragility of leadership. As factions vie for control, the play...11450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maid-of-maiden-lane-dramatic-reading-amelia-e-barr--73787126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73787126Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000Thomas DekkerMaid of Maiden Lane, a dramatic reading by Amelia E. Barr, invites listeners into a world rich with emotion and vivid storytelling. This captivating tale explores themes of resilience and the strength of the human spirit, making it a timeless...29726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronicles-of-avonlea-version-2-dramatic-reading-lucy-maud-montgomery--73750951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750951Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:56 +0000Thomas Dekker"Chronicles of Avonlea" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a captivating collection of stories that delve into the lives and experiences of the residents of Avonlea, a charming village filled with rich characters and poignant moments. This dramatic reading...24276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recruiting-officer-george-farquhar--73721469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73721469Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:29 +0000Thomas Dekker"Recruiting Officer" by George Farquhar is a lively and engaging exploration of love, ambition, and the complexities of military life. Set against the backdrop of recruitment and the pursuit of romance, the play delves into the motivations that drive...7954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-m-s-pinafore-or-the-lass-that-loved-a-sailor-w-s-gilbert--73698279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73698279Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:18 +0000Thomas DekkerH.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor by W. S. Gilbert is a delightful operetta that explores themes of love, class, and social expectations through the comedic lens of a naval setting. The story highlights the romantic entanglements...3773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-s-tale-william-shakespeare--73674451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73674451Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:19:52 +0000Thomas Dekker"Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a timeless exploration of themes such as jealousy, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. The story unfolds with a tale of a king consumed by unfounded suspicions that lead to tragic...10538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volpone-or-the-fox-ben-jonson--73649417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73649417Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:51:23 +0000Thomas Dekker"Volpone, or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and satirical exploration of greed, deception, and the lengths individuals will go to secure wealth and power. Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Venice, the play delves into the morally ambiguous...11934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woodbarrow-farm-jerome-k-jerome--73615190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73615190Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:47:10 +0000Thomas Dekker"Woodbarrow Farm" by Jerome K. Jerome invites listeners into a world where the charm of rural life unfolds through the lens of humor and wit. This delightful narrative captures the essence of pastoral existence, exploring themes of simplicity,...10179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-of-love-lording-barry-thomas-dekker-thomas-middleton--73293956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73293956Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:19:15 +0000Thomas Dekker"Family of Love" by Lording Barry, Thomas Dekker, and Thomas Middleton explores themes of faith, devotion, and the complexities of human relationships. This compelling work delves into the dynamics of love and the challenges that arise within familial...9470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shoemaker-s-holiday-thomas-dekker--72021183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72021183Fri, 15 May 2026 14:50:21 +0000Thomas DekkerThe Shoemaker's Holiday is an Elizabethan play written by Thomas Dekker. It was first performed in 1599 by the Admiral's Men. It falls into the sub-genre of city comedy (depicting ordinary London life).Aristocrat Rowland Lacy falls in love with middle...8300board,comedy,dekker,eyre,hammon,holiday,lacy,oateley,rowland,shoemakerfalsefull