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  • London Impressions-Alice Meynell

    London Impressions-Alice Meynell
    2026/08/24
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    1 時間 24 分
  • Alchemist-Ben Jonson

    Alchemist-Ben Jonson
    2026/08/23
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    3 時間 7 分
  • All Quiet on the Western Front-Erich Maria Remarque

    All Quiet on the Western Front-Erich Maria Remarque
    2026/08/22
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    6 時間 31 分
  • Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence

    Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence
    2026/08/21
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    1 時間 48 分
  • Rookeries of London-Thomas Beames

    Rookeries of London-Thomas Beames
    2026/08/20
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    8 時間 25 分
  • Princess Zoubaroff-Ronald Firbank

    Princess Zoubaroff-Ronald Firbank
    2026/08/19
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    2 時間 16 分
  • Nicholas Nickleby A Farce in 2 Acts-Edward Stirling

    Nicholas Nickleby A Farce in 2 Acts-Edward Stirling
    2026/08/18
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    1 時間 34 分
  • Menaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers-Titus Maccius Plautus

    Menaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers-Titus Maccius Plautus
    2026/08/17
    Experience Thomas Holcrofts captivating English translation of Pierre Beaumarchais groundbreaking French play, which he attended nine times during its original 1784 staging in Paris. This witty satire delves into the romantic antics and societal issues of its time, serving as a precursor to Mozarts iconic 1796 opera. Amidst the turbulence leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais faced immense challenges getting his work past censors, yet it captivated audiences, including the aristocracy, who recognized its bold themes of class conflict. The play boldly showcases a commoner, Figaro, who is set to marry Susan—whose beauty has caught the eye of the relentless Count Almaviva. (Note Holcroft adapted Suzannes name for English audiences.) This production is the centerpiece of a trilogy, following The Barber of Seville and preceding The Guilty Mother. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.)
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    2 時間 8 分