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Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>474c3f37-5ef7-56b5-98a4-142b174c5136</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Speckled Band An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/speckled-band-an-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74397016</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>All for Love; or, The World Well Lost-John Dryden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-for-love-or-the-world-well-lost-john-dryden--74347721</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10707</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Electra-Benito Pérez Galdós</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-benito-perez-galdos--74145586</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4309</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reign of King Edward the Third-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reign-of-king-edward-the-third-william-shakespeare--74067173</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9417</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Watsons (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen, L. Oulton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/watsons-dramatic-reading-jane-austen-l-oulton--74025407</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74025407</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:04:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74025407/watsons_dramatic_reading_jane_austen_l_oulton.mp3" length="112077080" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Almond-Blossom-Olive Wadsley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/almond-blossom-olive-wadsley--73964743</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73964743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:04:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73964743/almond_blossom_olive_wadsley.mp3" length="256380475" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32016</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Athaliah-Jean Racine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/athaliah-jean-racine--73921065</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73921065</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73921065/athaliah_jean_racine.mp3" length="58034730" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7247</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Knight of the Burning Pestle-Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/knight-of-the-burning-pestle-francis-beaumont-john-fletcher--73879443</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73879443</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:06:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73879443/knight_of_the_burning_pestle_francis_beaumont_john_fletcher.mp3" length="76430251" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of King Lear-Nahum Tate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--73794574</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73794574</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:22:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73794574/history_of_king_lear_nahum_tate.mp3" length="76325858" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9531</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 020-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-020-various--73764681</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73764681</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:24:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73764681/one_act_play_collection_020_various.mp3" length="163970589" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>20475</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghost Sonata-August Strindberg</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-sonata-august-strindberg--73736872</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73736872</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:41:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73736872/ghost_sonata_august_strindberg.mp3" length="40409151" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5046</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Oroonoko - Thomas Southerne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/oroonoko-thomas-southerne--73315398</link><description><![CDATA["Oroonoko" by Thomas Southerne is a compelling tale that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. This poignant narrative centers on the tragic story of a noble African prince who faces the harsh realities of slavery and colonialism. Its exploration of human dignity and the fight against oppression resonates profoundly today, reminding us of the enduring quest for justice and equality. Southerne's masterful storytelling and rich characterizations invite listeners to reflect on the complexities of morality and the human spirit, making "Oroonoko" a timeless work that continues to inspire and provoke thought.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73315398</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:14:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73315398/oroonoko_thomas_southerne.mp3" length="80313968" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Oroonoko" by Thomas Southerne is a compelling tale that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. This poignant narrative centers on the tragic story of a noble African prince who faces the harsh realities of slavery and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Oroonoko" by Thomas Southerne is a compelling tale that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom. This poignant narrative centers on the tragic story of a noble African prince who faces the harsh realities of slavery and colonialism. Its exploration of human dignity and the fight against oppression resonates profoundly today, reminding us of the enduring quest for justice and equality. Southerne's masterful storytelling and rich characterizations invite listeners to reflect on the complexities of morality and the human spirit, making "Oroonoko" a timeless work that continues to inspire and provoke thought.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10029</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee8448de5fae0a68e2d10f523f68223a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Castle Spectre - Matthew Lewis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-spectre-matthew-lewis--72219496</link><description><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. Summary by Tomas PeterCast List:Osmond: NemoReginald: David OlsonPercy: Tomas PeterFather Philip: Son of the ExilesMotley: ToddHWKenric: Patrick SavilleSaib: Sandra SchmitHassan: KHandMuley: Kieren MettsAlaric: RecordingPersonAllan: Craig FranklinEdric: Eva DavisHarold: Tony AddisonChorus: Alan MapstoneAngela: Leanne YauAlice: SoniaEvelina: KalyndaNarrator: Chuck WilliamsonEditor: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72219496</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:13:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72219496/castle_spectre_matthew_lewis.mp3" length="96900534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Matthew Lewis</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Written by Gothic writer Matthew Lewis, whose novel The Monk is one of the most enduring Gothic works from the eighteenth century, The Castle Spectre is one of Lewis' earliest forays into drama, and a strong indication of his talents as a controversial and frightening entertainer. Set in medieval Conway, Wales, the play is filled with every delicious Gothic trope imaginable: a menacing castle, a villainous nobleman hiding terrible secrets, a virginal damsel in distress, an heroic lover trying to save her, several comedic supporting characters, and, yes, the presence of a ghost. Popular when it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1797, The Castle Spectre is an irresistible confection that deftly mixes light farce and romance with dark tragedy, keeping you on the edge of your seat right up to the final epilogue. 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