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In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . . Micah runs away from a debutante’s life at home and joins the circus, harboring two secrets–one: he was born between male and female, and two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age. Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan. He finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah’s past isn’t done with him.

When Micah runs away from a debutante's life at home and joins the circus, he harbours two secrets. One: he was born between male and female. And two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age. As Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting...

Pantomime season has arrived in the brand new hilarious cozy murder mystery from Fiona Leitch. 'Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘A...

It’s pantomime season in the Cotswolds… but this year’s performance is a real killer! Winter has settled over the Cotswolds, and Dotty Sayers and her friends are in the spotlight as part of the local amateur dramatics pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk. With costumes to sew, lines to memorise, and rehearsals to juggle, the village is buzzing with excitement. But on opening night, the show comes to an abrupt halt when a cast member dies on stage. As whispers of foul play sweep through the audience, Dotty and her friend Keya are drawn into a mystery that’s anything but ...

1929, December: Snow is falling, and Miss Clara Vale is wrapped up against the cold as she braves the icy streets of Newcastle in her latest investigation. When a young actress from the touring pantomime of Cinderella arrives at her door, Clara isn't sure what to make of her request. Sybil Langford, the legendary fairy godmother in their production, has mysteriously vanished. Could Clara help track her down? But a few days into Clara's search, Sybil's body is pulled from an icy river, and Clara finds herself in the middle of yet another murder mystery.

A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon is on holiday and there's a new policeman in town. While the Find-Outers are up to their usual games, he stumbles upon a puzzling mystery: the theatre safe has been robbed! The top...

The humour and pathos of strokes and dementia.

Pantomime Stories – "Babes in the Wood"; "Cinderella"; "Dick Whittington"; "Jack and the Beanstalk"; "Puss in Boots"; "The Sleeping Beauty". Brothers Griimm Fairy Tales – "Rapunzel"; "Rumplestiltskin"; "The Frog Prince"; "The Three Musicians". Hans Andersen Fairy Tales – "The Nightingale"; "The Emperor's New Clothes"; "The Little Match Girl"; "The Tinder Box"; "The Ugly Duckling"; "Thumbelina".

El pueblo ha inaugurado recientemente su nuevo teatro y el Gremio de Mujeres del pueblo presentará su primera función en vivo, la pantomima "Jack y las habichuelas mágicas", durante la Navidad. El inspector Harry Falconer ha logrado eludir dos días festivos en casa de los Carmichael alegando otros compromisos, pero invitando a toda la familia, incluido él mismo, a comprar entradas para la primera función, el día de San Esteban. Pero parece no poder hacer nada directamente, y cuando la tragedia golpea en el primer acto, se ve catapultado de nuevo a su rol profesional con una venganza:...

La città ha recentemente inaugurato il suo nuovo teatro e la Corporazione femminile cittadina presenterà il suo primo spettacolo dal vivo, la pantomima "Jack e il fagiolo magico", nel periodo natalizio. L'ispettore Harry Falconer è riuscito a evitare due giorni di festa in casa Carmichael, adducendo altri impegni, ma regalando a tutta la famiglia, lui compreso, i biglietti per la prima rappresentazione, il giorno di Santo Stefano. Ma sembra non riuscire a fare nulla di diretto e, quando la tragedia lo colpisce nel primo atto, viene catapultato di nuovo nel suo ruolo professionale con una...

Sam Shane is a teenager, working at the local theatre operating the spotlight on the Christmas pantomime when a dead body is found in the roof space. Against a background of theatre history and pantomime production this is a gently humorous novel about life in theatre. It is aimed at teenagers but would also appeal to adults with an interest in theatre production.

The town has recently opened it's new theatre and the Town's Women's Guild is to present it's first live performances of the pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' - over Christmas. DI Harry Falconer has managed to duck two days spent over the festive season in the Carmichael household by pleading other commitments, but treating the whole family, himself included, to tickets to the first performance, on Boxing Day.

A dazzling collection of comedies from the later Restoration period England's 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 and the reign of new monarchs William and Mary signified a turning point for Restoration comedy with laws being passed to restrict playwrights' freedoms. The latter years are marked by a...

Paige the Pantomime Fairy is in trouble... She needs the help of Rachel and Kirsty to save Christmas and stop naughty Jack Frost from spoiling the celebrations for everyone!...

Now available in ebook format, ‘The Pyrates’ is a swashbuckling romp of a novel. The Pyrates is all the swashbucklers that ever were, rolled into one great Technicoloured pantomime – tall ships and desert islands, impossibly gallant adventurers and glamorous heroines, buried treasure and...

Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife. With...

Ein lebendiges, berührendes Klangbild, welches uns den großen Meister - wir werden ihn nie wieder auf der Bühne sehen - sehr nahe bringt: Marcel Marceau, 1923 in Straßburg geboren, hieß eigentlich Marcel Mangel. Dieser berühmteste aller Pantomimen wurde dem Publikum vor allem als Monsieur Bip bekannt, dem tragischen, weiß geschminkten Clown im Ringelhemd, der einen zerbeulten Seidenhut und eine Nelke trägt...

Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife. With...

In Mirbeaus glänzender Erzähl-Stilistik hallt der tragisch-komische Lebensklang seiner Zeit wider, welchem es zu verdanken ist, dass die 6 Geschichten auf diesem Hörbuch ihre wunderbare Wirkung entfalten, denn nichts ist grotesker, abstoßender, witziger und irrealer als die Realität.

In this captivating collection of essays, the author invites us to explore the enigmatic world of theatre through her rich tapestry of conversations and anecdotes with stage folk—from actors and actresses to playwrights and directors. Rather than romanticizing the profession, she sheds light on the challenging and often precarious reality of life in the limelight, emphasizing that even those at the pinnacle of their careers face hardships, while the lesser-known players navigate a struggle for recognition. This is a tribute to the resilience and dedication of all who inhabit the world of ...