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  A Dream Play

  August Strindberg

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  In August Strindberg's "A Dream Play," the surreal landscape of dreams becomes the stage for a journey through the human experience. Set in a world where time and space are fluid, the play follows Agnes, the daughter of the Hindu god Indra, as she descends to Earth to understand the struggles of mortal life.   
  Come join me where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur--where the depths of the subconscious mind are just out of reach, and where we question the need for meaning, the nature of suffering, and the possibility of transcendence. 
  Through poetic language and striking imagery, "A Dream Play" offers a profound meditation on the human condition and invites audiences to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and introspection, where the boundaries between dreams and reality dissolve, and anything is possible.

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  The Raven

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Step into a world of shadow and sorrow with this haunting audiobook performance of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, brought vividly to life by Salvatore Giuseppe Sichi. With a voice that captures both the fragility and descent of the poem’s tormented narrator, Sichi delivers a deeply atmospheric reading that draws listeners into every whispered “Nevermore.” 
  Enhancing the experience is an original Spanish guitar score, also performed by Sichi, weaving a rich emotional undercurrent throughout the narration. The delicate, melancholic melodies echo the poem’s themes of loss, longing, and madness, creating a hypnotic fusion of spoken word and music. 
  This immersive interpretation transforms Poe’s classic into a cinematic auditory journey—perfect for late-night listening, lovers of gothic literature, or anyone seeking a powerful and evocative storytelling experience.

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  George Bernard Shaw: CANDIDA

  George Bernard Shaw

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  Morell is a Christian Socialist, popular in the Church of England, but Candida is responsible for much of his success. Candida returns home briefly from a trip to London with Eugene Marchbanks, a young poet who wants to rescue her from what he presumes to be her dull family life. Marchbanks is in love with Candida and believes she deserves something more than just complacency from her husband. He considers her divine, and his love eternal. In his view, it is quite improper and humiliating for Candida to have to attend to petty household chores. Morell believes Candida needs his care and protection, but the truth is quite the contrary. Ultimately, Candida must choose between the two gentlemen. She reasserts her preference for the "weaker of the two" who, after a momentary uncertainty, turns out to be her husband Morell. Note that the pronunciation of Candida is how Shaw himself preferred it be pronounced.

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  The Beekeeper of Aleppo

  Christy Lefteri

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  'I was scared of the bees at first, but now, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all, but maybe what people have the potential to be.'
  Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. 
  When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to flee. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their immeasurable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must keep going in order to find each other again.
  Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler's adaptation of Christy Lefteri's compassionate and beautiful bestselling novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in 2023, directed by Miranda Cromwell. It was revived in 2026 for a tour of the UK and Ireland.

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  The Patriotic Poems of Walt Whitman

  Walt Whitman

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  Discover Walt Whitman's powerful poetic reflections on America, patriotism, war, sacrifice, and national identity.
  
  This collection brings together Walt Whitman's patriotic poetry, offering readers a distinctive perspective on America's struggles, ideals, soldiers, and national identity.
  
  Whitman's poems combine personal emotion with sweeping reflections on democracy, freedom, courage, sacrifice, and the experience of a nation divided by war. His distinctive voice captures both the grandeur of patriotic feeling and the human cost of conflict.
  
  For readers interested in American history, Civil War poetry, and Whitman's literary legacy, these poems provide a compelling portrait of nineteenth-century America.
  
  Explore Whitman's passionate poetic vision of America and discover his reflections on freedom, courage, sacrifice, and national identity.

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  Lisa’s beau

  TC Baker

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  Lisa’s Beau is about the adventures of Lisa and her horse Beau. The two grow up together and create a bond with one another that will never be broken. The second story is called Worthy. Worthy is the story of a young girl who grows up at first in a family of love and then with a stepfather she goes through a nightmarish life. Life has a way of turning out for the best if you don’t give up and she never did. The third story is called Shattered Inocence. A story of a young boy who against all odds becomes a young man with integrity and clear conscience.

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