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This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that will tickle your imagination and provoke laughter. From clever dialogues to unexpected twists, the tales within this collection promise to entertain and inspire. Join us in discovering a new book with every episode, and let the charm of magical comedy brighten your day.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7112732/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/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg</url><title>Magic: A Fantastic Comedy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/magic-a-fantastic-comedy--7112732</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:10:39 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</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/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Dive into a whimsical realm where the wonders of magic intertwine with humor and humanity, as suggested by the title "Magic: A Fantastic Comedy." This podcast invites listeners to explore the enchanting themes of belief, illusion, and the absurdities...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dive into a whimsical realm where the wonders of magic intertwine with humor and humanity, as suggested by the title "Magic: A Fantastic Comedy." This podcast invites listeners to explore the enchanting themes of belief, illusion, and the absurdities of life through a rotating collection of audiobooks that celebrate the lighter side of the magical arts. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of storytelling styles that highlight the interplay between comedy and the fantastical. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that will tickle your imagination and provoke laughter. From clever dialogues to unexpected twists, the tales within this collection promise to entertain and inspire. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74393677</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74393677/shoemaker_s_holiday_thomas_dekker.mp3" length="66468876" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8300</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don Juan-Lorenzo Da Ponte</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-juan-lorenzo-da-ponte--74367829</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74367829</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74367829/don_juan_lorenzo_da_ponte.mp3" length="33022560" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4124</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Runaway-Hannah Cowley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/runaway-hannah-cowley--74347957</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74347957</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74347957/runaway_hannah_cowley.mp3" length="106164101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74324675</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74324675/reign_of_king_edward_the_third_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="75415780" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74303886</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74303886/madame_pepita_gregorio_marti_nez_sierra.mp3" length="88638703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11069</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Plays from Dickens-Horace Baker Browne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-plays-from-dickens-horace-baker-browne--74286277</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74286277</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74286277/short_plays_from_dickens_horace_baker_browne.mp3" length="190012074" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74267336</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74267336/mercator_the_merchant_titus_maccius_plautus.mp3" length="55629602" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74252054</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74252054/second_mrs_tanqueray_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="83842534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74237306</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74237306/torch_bearers_george_kelly.mp3" length="142797519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74223838</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74223838/gruach_gordon_bottomley.mp3" length="36009181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4497</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-characters-in-search-of-an-author-luigi-pirandello--74201898</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74201898</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74201898/six_characters_in_search_of_an_author_luigi_pirandello.mp3" length="61992381" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Henry VIII-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/henry-viii-william-shakespeare--74175455</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74175455</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74175455/henry_viii_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="84718592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10579</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In Chancery-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-arthur-wing-pinero--74149588</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74149588</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74149588/in_chancery_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="65133719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8134</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Monsieur De Pourceaugnac-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/monsieur-de-pourceaugnac-moliere--74096937</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74096937</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74096937/monsieur_de_pourceaugnac_molie_re.mp3" length="41459989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Law Against Lovers-William Davenant</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/law-against-lovers-william-davenant--74075449</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74075449</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74075449/law_against_lovers_william_davenant.mp3" length="66848154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8348</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Doctor Johnson A Play-A. Edward Newton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-johnson-a-play-a-edward-newton--74053282</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74053282</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74053282/doctor_johnson_a_play_a_edward_newton.mp3" length="66428380" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Caliban by the Yellow Sands-Percy MacKaye</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/caliban-by-the-yellow-sands-percy-mackaye--74031115</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74031115</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74031115/caliban_by_the_yellow_sands_percy_mackaye.mp3" length="84954953" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10609</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><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--74012190</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012190</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74012190/speckled_band_an_adventure_of_sherlock_holmes_sir_arthur_conan_doyle.mp3" length="72034511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></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/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Devil is an Ass-Ben Jonson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/devil-is-an-ass-ben-jonson--73989411</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73989411</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73989411/devil_is_an_ass_ben_jonson.mp3" length="97426625" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 011-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-011-various--73969498</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73969498</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73969498/one_act_play_collection_011_various.mp3" length="181798030" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949226</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73949226/one_act_play_collection_021_various.mp3" length="140481961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73927326</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73927326/7551_she_stoops_to_conquer_oliver_goldsmith.mp3" length="68869081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73903761</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73903761/benefit_of_the_doubt_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="108613969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73882300</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73882300/misalliance_george_bernard_shaw.mp3" length="89128013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73861428</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73861428/one_act_play_collection_002_various.mp3" length="125939753" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. Downey Hastings, the Duke's Secretary : ToddHW The Stranger / Conjurer : Kristin Gjerløw Patricia Carleon : Beth Thomas Stage Directions : Haili Edited By: ToddHW Coordinated By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73842934</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73842934/misanthrope_molie_re.mp3" length="62929090" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>G. K. Chesterton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. 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Listening to this work not only enriches our understanding of historical struggles but also inspires contemporary reflections on personal beliefs and societal values.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1b8f7667041874ea66a2532b3f1acce.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Magic A Fantastic Comedy - G K Chesterton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magic-a-fantastic-comedy-g-k-chesterton--72569024</link><description><![CDATA[George Bernard Shaw goaded the already successful essayist and novelist Chesterton into trying his hand at a play, with this 1913 result. The play examines the powers and mysteries of faith, belief, religion, and of course, magic - a mixture that should be familiar from many of his Father Brown stories. The play's success convinced him to write a couple of other later plays. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: The Duke: Anthony Doctor Grimthorpe: Ryyla Alder The Rev. Cyril Smith: TriciaG Morris Carleon : Brett W. 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