Episodes

  • Vegetable; or, From President to Postman-F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Vegetable; or, From President to Postman-F. Scott Fitzgerald
    24 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!

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    2 hrs and 58 min
  • Bourgeois Gentleman-Molière

    Bourgeois Gentleman-Molière
    23 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!
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    2 hrs and 5 min
  • Every Man Out of His Humour-Ben Jonson

    Every Man Out of His Humour-Ben Jonson
    22 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!

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    4 hrs and 39 min
  • Three Sisters-Anton Chekhov

    Three Sisters-Anton Chekhov
    21 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!
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    2 hrs and 22 min
  • Fortune Hunter A Novel of New York Society-Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie

    Fortune Hunter A Novel of New York Society-Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
    20 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!
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    7 hrs and 29 min
  • Vindication of the Rights of Men, in a Letter to Edmund Burke-Mary Wollstonecraft

    Vindication of the Rights of Men, in a Letter to Edmund Burke-Mary Wollstonecraft
    19 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!

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    2 hrs and 53 min
  • Two Sides To Every Question From A South Australian Standpoint-Maud Jean Franc

    Two Sides To Every Question From A South Australian Standpoint-Maud Jean Franc
    18 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    4 hrs and 50 min
  • Exiles-James Joyce

    Exiles-James Joyce
    17 Aug 2026
    Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch shoemaker, and becomes an apprentice to the quirky but diligent Simon Eyre. As Rowland navigates the challenges of his new life, he strikes a lucrative business deal that transforms Eyres fortunes and elevates him to the esteemed position of Sheriff and later Lord Mayor of London. Meanwhile, the saga unfolds further as Eyres employee Ralph returns from the war to discover his wife, Jane, entangled with the wealthy dandy Hammon. Immerse yourself in this comedic tale of love, class struggle, and the bustling life of the city!
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    2 hrs and 47 min