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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional norms and provoke thought on the human condition. As you listen, you will encounter diverse characters and situations that reflect the turmoil and transformation of their time. Discover a new book with every episode, and engage with the timeless themes that resonate across generations.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7168101/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Tragedy Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg</url><title>Waste: A Tragedy in Four Acts (1906)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/waste-a-tragedy-in-four-acts-1906--7168101</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:45:52 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tragedy Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker87@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Explore the intricate interplay of politics, morality, and societal expectations in a collection themed around "Waste: A Tragedy in Four Acts." 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74630394</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74630394/cat_and_the_canary_john_willard.mp3" length="79975096" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9987</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>At The Sign of The Greedy Pig-Charles S. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74598321</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74598321/at_the_sign_of_the_greedy_pig_charles_s_brooks.mp3" length="54105418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beau's Duel, or A Soldier for the Ladies-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beau-s-duel-or-a-soldier-for-the-ladies-susanna-centlivre--74566346</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74566346</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74566346/18907_beau_s_duel_or_a_soldier_for_the_ladies_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="79595026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pelléas and Mélisande-Maurice Maeterlinck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pelleas-and-melisande-maurice-maeterlinck--74535738</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74535738</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74535738/pelle_as_and_me_lisande_maurice_maeterlinck.mp3" length="43687886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5456</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-and-freindship-dramatic-reading-jane-austen--74504721</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5049</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life and Death of King John-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-death-of-king-john-william-shakespeare--74466480</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8918</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shakuntala-Kalidasa</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shakuntala-kalidasa--74434151</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. First published in 1906-7, the play was refused by the Lord Chamberlain and could therefore only be staged privately. Granville-Barker revised his play many times until it was publicly staged in 1936. The playwright included a note to H. M. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5259</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trelawny of the Wells-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trelawny-of-the-wells-arthur-wing-pinero--74394221</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12423</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossings A Fairy Play-Walter de la Mare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossings-a-fairy-play-walter-de-la-mare--74351341</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74351341</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:24:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74351341/crossings_a_fairy_play_walter_de_la_mare.mp3" length="78883369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9850</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghosts-Henrik Ibsen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghosts-henrik-ibsen--74212445</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. First published in 1906-7, the play was refused by the Lord Chamberlain and could therefore only be staged privately. Granville-Barker revised his play many times until it was publicly staged in 1936. The playwright included a note to H. M. Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74212445</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74212445/ghosts_henrik_ibsen.mp3" length="62464704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Henry IV, Part 2-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-henry-iv-part-2-william-shakespeare--74166741</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. First published in 1906-7, the play was refused by the Lord Chamberlain and could therefore only be staged privately. Granville-Barker revised his play many times until it was publicly staged in 1936. The playwright included a note to H. M. Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74166741</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74166741/king_henry_iv_part_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="91750492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11457</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heir At Law-George Colman the Younger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heir-at-law-george-colman-the-younger--74121116</link><description><![CDATA[Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. First published in 1906-7, the play was refused by the Lord Chamberlain and could therefore only be staged privately. Granville-Barker revised his play many times until it was publicly staged in 1936. The playwright included a note to H. M. Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74121116</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:43:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74121116/heir_at_law_george_colman_the_younger.mp3" length="82654436" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10321</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lilith a dramatic poem-George Sterling</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lilith-a-dramatic-poem-george-sterling--73427482</link><description><![CDATA["Lilith," a dramatic poem by George Sterling, explores profound themes of desire, identity, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. This evocative work delves into the complexities of human emotion and the quest for understanding one's place in the universe. Sterling's lyrical mastery brings to life the enigmatic figure of Lilith, resonating with contemporary audiences who grapple with similar existential questions. The poem's exploration of the dualities within the human experience—passion and despair, creation and destruction—makes it a timeless piece that continues to inspire reflection and dialogue. 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This evocative work delves into the complexities of human emotion and the quest for understanding one's place in the universe. Sterling's lyrical mastery brings to life the enigmatic figure of Lilith, resonating with contemporary audiences who grapple with similar existential questions. The poem's exploration of the dualities within the human experience—passion and despair, creation and destruction—makes it a timeless piece that continues to inspire reflection and dialogue. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72922839</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:13:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72922839/waste_a_tragedy_in_four_acts_1906_harley_granville_barker.mp3" length="117258282" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Harley Granville-Barker</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Set in Edwardian England, Waste is a story of politics, religion and adulterous scandal. 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Harwood in his revised edition (first published April, 1927) stating, in part: “I doubt if one scrap of the old dialogue survives; the story and the characters are here, that is all.” This Librivox recording uses the original (1906-7) script. - Summary by Brian Fullen Cast (in order of appearance): Stage Directions: Brian Fullen Lady Davenport: Winnifred Assmann Mr. Walter Kent: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Julia Farrant: Sonali Ekka Miss Frances Trebell: Aleacia Messiah Mrs. Amy O'Connell: Tegan Johnson Miss Lucy Davenport: ShrimpPhish Mr. George Farrant: Greg Giordano Mr. Russell Blackborough: ToddHW Mr. Henry Trebell: Cavaet The Footman: tombooker Simpson, Henry Trebell’s maid: Jessie Percival Dr. Gilbert Wedgecroft: Anthony Joseph Lord Charles Cantelupe: Larry Wilson Lord Cyril Horsham: Beeswaxcandle Edmunds, Lord Horsham’s manservant: ARodrigo Mr. Justin O’Connell: Brian Fullen Audio edited by Brian Fullen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14658</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acts,barker,brian,farrant,four,fullen,horsham,tragedy,trebell,waste</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/456a7a6f2dd48fa3c98188151cc10a83.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
