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  A Doll's House

  Henrik Ibsen

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  'Nobody in this house knows what I'm capable of.'
  With a comfortable home, successful husband and two beautiful children, Nora Helmer is the envy of many. But her happy home is built on false foundations. As long-buried secrets begin to surface, Nora wonders if what she has is the same as what she wants.
  Chris Bush's taut and gripping adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play is a powerful exploration of friendship, betrayal, dependency and liberation. It premiered at the Crucible, Sheffield Theatres, in 2024, directed by Elin Schofield.

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  The Queen of Corinth

  Beaumont and Fletcher

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  The Queen of Corinth by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher is a richly textured Jacobean tragicomedy that interweaves themes of justice, desire, power, and redemption. Set in the classical city of Corinth, the play presents a dynamic portrait of a society governed by strict laws yet deeply affected by human passion and moral complexity.
  
  At the center of the narrative is the enigmatic queen, whose authority and presence shape the political and emotional landscape of the story. Around her unfolds a series of intertwined plotlines involving love, betrayal, and the struggle for integrity within a system that often pits personal virtue against public expectation. The characters navigate a world where legal structures are both necessary and, at times, deeply flawed, raising questions about fairness, punishment, and mercy.
  
  One of the play's most compelling aspects is its exploration of justice—not only as a formal institution but as a lived experience shaped by individual actions and societal pressures. Beaumont and Fletcher skillfully contrast rigid enforcement of the law with the need for compassion, revealing the tensions between order and humanity. Romantic entanglements and moments of deception further complicate the narrative, adding layers of intrigue and emotional depth.
  
  The language is vivid and expressive, capturing both the grandeur of courtly life and the intimacy of personal struggle. True to the authors' style, the play balances serious themes with moments of wit and theatrical energy, creating a work that is both thought-provoking and engaging.
  
  The Queen of Corinth remains a powerful example of early modern drama, offering a timeless exploration of authority, morality, and the complexities of human relationships within a structured yet unpredictable world.

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  a small and quiet light

  Stephanie Street

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  'The current lifespan of an operator is six weeks. That's the most we can hope for your time out there.'
  October 1943. In a small office on the Avenue Foch in Paris, a Gestapo interrogator is questioning a young woman.
  As one of the secret agents of Britain's Special Operations Executive – and the first female radio operator to be sent undercover into France – she has evaded capture for far longer than most. But now she has been betrayed.
  As she faces her dreadful fate, memories come crowding in – a beloved father, a thwarted lover, a gruelling journey to war, and a persistent longing for her childhood piano. What has led her here?
  a small and quiet light is a gripping, intelligent play exploring the life of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan: an extraordinarily courageous woman who paid the ultimate price for her heroic fight against fascism. Stephanie Street's play was first performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in a co-production with the Orange Tree Theatre, London, in 2026, starring Priyanga Burford and directed by Elin Schofield, before transferring to the Orange Tree.

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  Victims and Perpetrators - Light...

  John Gentry

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  Dive into the mischievous world of Victims and Perpetrators: Light Verse Judgement on the Criminally Inclined, where the lines between lawbreakers and law enforcers blur in the most whimsical ways. Through the masterful pen of John Gentry, a humorist poet with a penchant for the peculiar, this collection of poems invites readers on a rollicking journey through the underbelly of society, all from the safety of their armchairs.
  From the tale of Felony Fred, whose criminal escapades are as endearing as they are egregious, to the saga of a hapless diner in Hard Rock, Idaho, Gentry crafts a universe where crime does indeed pay – in laughter and wit. Each poem is a vignette, a snapshot of life on the other side of the law, told with a twinkle in the eye and a tip of the hat to the absurd.
  So, whether you're a seasoned criminal mastermind looking to take a break from your nefarious activities, or a law-abiding citizen with a love for the lyrical, Victims and Perpetrators offers something for everyone. It's a reminder that, in the end, we're all just characters in the grand, ridiculous story of life – some of us just have better alibis than others.

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  Book of Longing

  Leonard Cohen

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  “Book of Longing has exceptional range. It is clear yet steamy, cosmic yet private, both playful and profound.”—New York Times 
  Leonard Cohen wrote the poems in Book of Longing—his first book of poetry in more than twenty years after 1984's Book of Mercy—during his five-year stay at a Zen monastery on Southern California's Mount Baldy, and in Los Angeles, Montreal, and Mumbai. This dazzling collection is enhanced by the author's playful and provocative drawings, which interact in exciting, unexpected ways on the page with poetry that is timeless, meditative, and often darkly humorous. 
  An international sensation, Book of Longing contains all the elements that have brought Cohen's artistry with language worldwide recognition.

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  Pieces of Me: Love's Battle...

  Reginald Antonio Forest

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  I bled onto these pages so you can heal. 
   
  In Pieces of Me: Love's Battle Scars - Survivor's Edition, poet Reginald Antonio Forest bares his soul through raw, unflinching verses born from love's deepest wounds. This isn't just poetry—it's a survivor's manifesto, revisiting battles with abusers, reclaiming power, and forging hope from heartbreak. 
  Hear the rhythm of resilience as intimate lines pulse with emotion, turning personal scars into universal anthems of triumph. Narrated in his own voice, Reginald Antonio Forest sets the tone and atmosphere as only he can. His every word invites you to confront, heal, and rise. 
   
  Available now—grab your ears' copy. Your story starts here.

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