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  Surrender

  Sophie Swithinbank

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  Mother is in prison. Daughter has come to visit. Closely watched by security, they have one hour to undo the damage of eleven years of separation.
  Surrender explores what it takes to survive in a punishing and dysfunctional penal system when your child is on the outside.
  A collaboration between writer Sophie Swithinbank and director/performer Phoebe Ladenburg, the play opened at the Arcola Theatre, London, in 2024, before playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it won a Summerhall Lustrum Award.

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  The Calling of the Heart - Poems...

  Barry Hunt

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   The heart is always calling us to listen intently as the seasons turn, listen intently through the wheel of the year, listen intently as each month whispers with divine intent. 
  When listening to these poems, I invite you to find a place where you can listen intently, a place where all things stand still and you feel the whispering of each month. 
  Listening intently is the path to forgiveness, empathy and compassion, the path to seeing ourselves in each other. Listen now, listen intently as each month whispers with divine intent.

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  Australia: A Miracle of Life

  Julie Moss

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  Australia: A Miracle of Life beckons you on a breathtaking expedition alongside Julie as she delves deep into the heart of this timeless and majestic terrain. Picture pristine beaches, winding rivers, rugged mountains, and lush forests that beckon with stories untold. Journey through vibrant cities, tranquil gardens, and quaint towns, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of traditions and culture that define the Australian spirit. More than a travelogue, this is a poetic tribute to a land and its people. Let the magic of Australia captivate your soul!

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  Pain Songs

  Daniel Sluman

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  Pain Songs, Daniel Sluman's fourth poetry collection, is written through the personal experience of chronic pain, examining the ways the body and the world interact and intersect. Tender and often sensual, we encounter the internal weather systems and shifting states of the bodily self, challenging conventional ideas of wellness and illness.
  Reflecting on love, family, and relationships, the poems explore intimacy, fertility, pregnancy, and what the repercussions are of living inside a body that feels like 'an alarm that rings and rings'. Sluman's poetry, with its immense lyric clarity, brings the human song of the self alive by witnessing its pains and pleasures intimately.
  Forward Prize for Best Collection longlist, 2026

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  Arden of Faversham

  Anonimo

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  Arden of Faversham is a compelling Elizabethan domestic tragedy that dramatizes one of England's most notorious real-life murder cases. Set in the town of Faversham, the play explores themes of betrayal, greed, adultery, and moral corruption within a seemingly ordinary household, revealing how private vice can lead to public catastrophe.
  
  At the center of the narrative is Thomas Arden, a prosperous and respectable man whose comfortable life becomes the target of those closest to him. His wife, driven by passion and ambition, becomes entangled in a conspiracy that seeks to remove him from their shared domestic world. What unfolds is a tense and gripping story of manipulation, calculated plotting, and escalating moral decay.
  
  Unlike grand historical tragedies focused on kings and empires, this play derives its power from its intimate setting and relatable characters. The danger emerges not from distant wars or political upheaval, but from within the home itself, making the drama all the more unsettling. The conspirators' plans grow increasingly complex, involving deception, persuasion, and hired agents, as they attempt to carry out their deadly intentions.
  
  The play is notable for its psychological depth and realism, offering a vivid portrayal of human weakness and the consequences of unchecked desire. Suspense builds steadily as the audience witnesses the gradual unraveling of trust and the tightening grip of fate.
  
  Arden of Faversham remains a significant work in early English drama, valued for its pioneering approach to domestic tragedy and its unflinching examination of ordinary lives corrupted by extraordinary wrongdoing. Its enduring impact lies in its ability to transform a historical crime into a powerful exploration of morality, justice, and human frailty.

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  The Ballad of a Nun - A decadent...

  John Davidson

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  John Davidson was born at Barrhead, East Renfrewshire on 11th April 1857.  
  In 1862 his family moved to Greenock and there he began his education at Highlanders' Academy.  Davidson would now spend many years at school and the beginnings of a career in various industries before gaining employment in various schools. 
  By now literature was a large part of his activities and his first published work was ‘Bruce, A Chronicle Play’ in 1886. Four other plays quickly followed including the somewhat brilliant pantomimic ‘Scaramouch in Naxos’ (1889). 
  With his reputation gradually providing an income he was also able to explore his true medium; Verse.  ‘In a Music Hall and Other Poems’ (1891) together with ‘Fleet Street Eclogues’ (1893) were ample proof that he possessed a quite rare, genuine and distinctive poetic gift.   
  Davidson now turned further and further towards verse. In 1894 he published his most popular volume, ‘Ballads and Songs’ (1894), and this was followed by a further ‘Fleet Street Eclogues’ (Second Series) (1896) and by ‘New Ballads’ (1897) and ‘The Last Ballad’ (1899). 
  As the new century dawned Davidson was hard at work on a series of ‘Testaments’, in which he gave definite expression to his philosophy and were published over a seven year period; ‘The Testament of a Vivisector’ (1901), ‘The Testament of a Man Forbid’ (1901), ‘The Testament of an Empire Builder’ (1902), and ‘The Testament of John Davidson’ (1908).  
  However, on 23rd March 1909, with his finances in ruins, the onset of cancer and profound hopelessness and clinical depression he left his house for the last time.  His body was only found on September 18th by some local fishermen.

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