Résultats pour "Eleanor" dans Drames et pièces de théâtre

Here is a new audio edition of the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of Anthony Trollope's gently satirical tales of provincial life, available together in one download. Nearly 20 hours of ironic, witty, and wonderfully written drama is contained in this audiobook. The cast includes Anna Massey, Alex Jennings, David Haig, Rosemary Leach, Kenneth Cranham, Emma Fielding, and Brenda Blethyn.

A brand new, unabridged recording of Baroness Orczy's classic tale of adventure, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Paris, 1792. The Terror has begun. Every day, scores of the French nobility are delivered to the guillotine. Trapped in the capital, they have no way of escape. But rumours abound of a...

The story begins when Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her Aunt Polly, a strict and dutiful middle aged woman. Pollyanna immediately begins to brighten up everyone's life by the "Glad Game." Trying to find something to be glad about in every situation, Pollyanna is happy, joyful, lively, and soon transforms the whole town. One day something so terrible happens, even Pollyanna doesn't know how to be glad about it. (Summary by Abigail Rasmussen) Cast: Pollyanna: Lydia RasmussenMiss Polly: KHandNancy: Alexis CastroJohn Pendleton: Brett W. DowneyDr. Chilton: Robert HarderOld Tom: ...

Only 15-years-old, Eleanor Vane is very happy with her lot: educated in an expensive finishing school in Paris, the apple of her father's eye, and disposed to be kind. Of course there are things missing: she does not remember her mother who died when she was young. But at least she has her father... Until he unexpectedly dies. Now Eleanor is at the mercy of her half-siblings who were never in touch with her, and the rest of the world who would consider her an orphaned beggar. Sent to work as a lady's companion to an old friend of her late father's, Eleanor might, just might, be able to win a ...

Armand Durand by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon. Armand Durand, published in 1868, was written by Rosanna Leprohon, an English-speaker with an insider’s knowledge of French Canada, thanks to her Montreal education and marriage to a man from an old Québécois family. Paul Durand, a prosperous Québécois farmer, marries in quick succession two very different wives, and fathers two very different sons. The first son, Armand, delicate and bookish, is destined for a legal career in the city; the second, Paul Junior, tougher and down-to-earth, continues life on the farm. The story deals with ...

Rainy Week by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. A couple invite people of different walks of life to their cottage along the beach, during the rainiest week of the year. The gathered people are unknowing actors in a carefully crafted play that is created by inviting personalities that can be manipulated by the ever changing environment, or by other nearby personalities. ( Glenn Koster, Jr.) “To be indeed absolutely explicit experience has proved, with an almost chemical accuracy, that, quite regardless of "age, sex, or previous condition of servitude," this particular combination of Romantic ...

In Road to Understanding, we delve into the intricate lives of Burke Denby and Helen Barnet, whose paths cross in a marriage that defies expectations. As children, they were worlds apart, shaped by contrasting tastes, traditions, and environments. Their shared trait of undisciplined self-indulgence only magnifies their differences as they attempt to forge a life together. The story takes a poignant turn when their daughter, Betty, is caught in the crossfire of their tumultuous relationship. A clever and resilient girl, Betty grapples with the complexities of living with her unconventional ...

In the heart of a picturesque mountain town, young David sets out with his ailing father to reunite with family. Tragically, their journey takes a heartbreaking turn when his father passes away, leaving David alone in a small farming community. With no way to decipher his fathers cryptic handwriting and unaware of his last name, David finds refuge with a stern but caring farmer and his wife. As he navigates his new life, Davids sunny outlook and enchanting violin music touch the lives of everyone around him, revealing the beauty of connection and resilience in the face of loss. (Written by ...

In this heartwarming dramatic reading, Pollyanna embarks on a summer adventure in Boston, staying with the cantankerous yet affluent Ruth Carew. Isolated in a bustling city, away from her familiar friends and restricted from engaging with strangers, Pollyanna’s optimism begins to wane. As she navigates the challenges of her teenage years and into adulthood, will her unwavering spirit and the beloved glad game help her find joy amidst the shadows of persistent grumpiness, disabilities, poverty, and profound personal loss? Join us for a journey of resilience and hope.

In a secluded beach cottage during the rainiest week of the year, an eclectic group of individuals from diverse backgrounds comes together, unaware that they are unwitting participants in a meticulously orchestrated play. As personalities clash and the atmosphere shifts, the dynamics among them become a captivating exploration of human emotion. Glenn Koster, Jr. reflects on the chaos that ensues “To be indeed absolutely explicit experience has proved, with an almost chemical accuracy, that, quite regardless of age, sex, or previous condition of servitude, this particular combination of ...

When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, the entire town of Beldingsville is affected by the bubbly nature of this lively eleven-year-old. Not only is she perpetually cheerful, she also brightens the lives of everyone she meets.How does Pollyanna manage to be so eternally optimistic? How does she spread her bright outlook among the sick, sad, and abrasive people of the town and transform the life of her lonely aunt? It’s the glad game, she says, describing the antidote to hardship and depressed spirits. But in a serious accident, the town almost loses its ...