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Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to delve into a variety of narratives that illuminate the often ridiculous nature of our legal systems and the characters that populate them. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, each crafted to entertain and provoke thought. Join us as we uncover the absurdities of life, love, and the law, encouraging you to discover a new book with every episode and enjoy the laughter that arises from the courtroom and beyond.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7112715/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Plays Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ba366d6405c6d9dd25beee638572bd9.jpg</url><title>Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/will-and-no-will-or-a-bone-for-the-lawyers--7112715</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:10:48 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Charles Macklin</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Plays Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker73@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ba366d6405c6d9dd25beee638572bd9.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a journey through the whimsical intricacies of legal entanglements and the comedic absurdities of societal norms with "Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers." 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The rather long Prologue to A WILL AND NO WILL (11 pages of manuscript) makes fun of the convention of the eighteenth century prologues by the familiar dodge of having actors chatting as though they were in the Pit waiting for the actors in the preceding main play to dress for the afterpiece. - Summary from Introduction Cast list: Prolog Rattle: Beth Thomas Smart: Larry Wilson Dullman: Newgatenovelist Irishman: alanmapstone Snarlewit: TriciaG Acts 1 & 2 SIR ISAAC SKINFLINT: Larry Wilson BELLAIR and SERVANT: ToddHW DOCTOR LEATHERHEAD: Beth Thomas COUNCELLOUR CORMORANT: alanmapstone MR. LITTLEWIT: Zames Curran MONSIEUR DU MAIGRE: Carol Eades King MR. 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It was based on Regnard's five-act comedy le Legetaire Universel (1707), which is itself a composite of Italian comedy with echoes of Molière, moving from scene to scene with little effort at logical consistency or structure but treating each scene autonomously for its own comic value. The rather long Prologue to A WILL AND NO WILL (11 pages of manuscript) makes fun of the convention of the eighteenth century prologues by the familiar dodge of having actors chatting as though they were in the Pit waiting for the actors in the preceding main play to dress for the afterpiece. - Summary from Introduction Cast list: Prolog Rattle: Beth Thomas Smart: Larry Wilson Dullman: Newgatenovelist Irishman: alanmapstone Snarlewit: TriciaG Acts 1 & 2 SIR ISAAC SKINFLINT: Larry Wilson BELLAIR and SERVANT: ToddHW DOCTOR LEATHERHEAD: Beth Thomas COUNCELLOUR CORMORANT: alanmapstone MR. LITTLEWIT: Zames Curran MONSIEUR DU MAIGRE: Carol Eades King MR. 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It was based on Regnard's five-act comedy le Legetaire Universel (1707), which is itself a composite of Italian comedy with echoes of Molière, moving from scene to scene with little effort at logical consistency or structure but treating each scene autonomously for its own comic value. The rather long Prologue to A WILL AND NO WILL (11 pages of manuscript) makes fun of the convention of the eighteenth century prologues by the familiar dodge of having actors chatting as though they were in the Pit waiting for the actors in the preceding main play to dress for the afterpiece. - Summary from Introduction Cast list: Prolog Rattle: Beth Thomas Smart: Larry Wilson Dullman: Newgatenovelist Irishman: alanmapstone Snarlewit: TriciaG Acts 1 & 2 SIR ISAAC SKINFLINT: Larry Wilson BELLAIR and SERVANT: ToddHW DOCTOR LEATHERHEAD: Beth Thomas COUNCELLOUR CORMORANT: alanmapstone MR. LITTLEWIT: Zames Curran MONSIEUR DU MAIGRE: Carol Eades King MR. 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Its sharp wit and clever dialogue make it a delightful listen, reminding audiences of the enduring nature of romantic folly and the societal pressures that accompany it. The themes of love and conflict remain relevant today, offering listeners a humorous yet poignant reflection on the trials of human connection. Experience the charm and insight of Farquhar's work as it resonates with contemporary audiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73374802</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73374802/constant_couple_george_farquhar.mp3" length="68566550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles Macklin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Constant Couple" by George Farquhar explores the complexities of relationships and the comedic entanglements that arise from them. 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