David Prickett has narrated 13 audiobooks on Listento.it by 17 authors, with an average listener rating of 3★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Howards End.
Howards End
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Howard's End By E. M. Forster Presented by The Online Stage "Only connect!" E. M. Forster's classic 1910 novel follows the lives and loves of the Schlegel sisters, Margaret and Helen, as they attempt to make connections with members of two very different families: the conservative, wealthy Wilcoxes, and the working-class Basts. Cast: Narrator - Elizabeth Klett Helen Schlegel - Amanda Friday Margaret Schlegel - Arielle Lipshaw Aunt Juley - Cate Barratt Charles Wilcox - David Prickett Mrs. Wilcox - Erin Louttit Paul Wilcox - Jeff Moon Tibby Schlegel - Russell Gold Leonard Bast - Craig Franklin Jacky Bast - Elizabeth Klett Dolly Wilcox - Elizabeth Chambers Evie Wilcox - PJ Morgan Henry Wilcox - Steve Gough Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett
Public Domain (P)2019 The Online Stage
Four One-Act Plays
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Louis Esson is considered to be the first great Australian dramatist. As with most of his work, these four plays depict life from the view of the common man and provide vivid presentations of life, both urban and rural, in Australia before the First World War.
©2016 Louis Esson (P)2016 The Online Stage
Four Short Plays
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Four Plays by August Strindberg Presented by the Online Stage The Stronger Woman Motherly Love Pariah Simoon Although he achieved notable success as a novelist, poet, essayist, and painter, August Strindberg is best known today as one of the first and most significant masters of naturalist theatre. Among his many dramatic works are a number of one-act plays, four of which are presented in this recording. All of the plays feature a persistent theme in Strindberg's works: the inevitable disillusion that results from intense involvement in relationships, whether they be familial, romantic or circumstantial. Featuring the voices of: Leanne Yau Charlotte Duckett Michele Eaton Maureen Boutilier David Prickett John Burlinson
Public Domain (P)2016 Online Stage
The Time Is Not Yet Ripe
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Louis Esson is considered to be the first great Australian dramatist. The political comedy The Time is Not Yet Ripe was first produced in 1912 and is one of his best known works. Doris, daughter of the incumbent prime minister, Sir Joseph Quiverton, has news for her father - she has just become engaged. Much to Sir Joseph's dismay her fiancé is none other than an opposing candidate in the forthcoming general election - and a revolutionary socialist to boot. Is Sir Joseph in danger of losing both his reputation and his majority in parliament? Presented by the Online Stage Cast Sir Joseph Quiverton - Peter Tucker Doris/ A Cheeky Youth - Elizabeth Chambers English Butler/A Fat Man - Joseph Tabler Sir Henry Pilsbury - Denis Daly Lady Pilsbury - Maureen Boutilier John K. Hill/An Old Man - Ben Stevens Sydney Barrett - David Prickett Miss Perkins - Leanne Yau Otto - John Burlinson Harry Hopkins - Alan Weyman Peter Jensen - Marty Krz Arthur Gray - Phil Benson Bertie Wainwright - Ben Lindsey-Clark A Working Woman - Linda Barrans Violet Faulkner - Sarah Backholer Stage directions read by K. G. Cross Audio edited by Denis Daly Cover image by Denis Daly
Public Domain (P)2017 The Online Stage
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo: Volume Two
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Continue the journey through the history, adventure, tension, and dangers faced by the Conquistadors, led by Hernan Cortes - the Alexander of the Americas - as they continue their epic tale of conquest against the Mexican Empire. After Cortes' expulsion from the Mexican capital on the much-lamented Night of Sorrows, the Conquistadors are reeling and their alliances crumbling. Hernan Cortes, unbowed and undaunted, refuses to give up the fight and determines to stay the course of the war against the Aztecs, and his own countrymen, to its bitter conclusion. The Aztecs themselves, flushed with their recent victory and completely rejuvenated under the new Emperor, specially selected to wipe the Spaniards from the face of the earth, make preparations for the ultimate battles to come. This memoir is an autobiographical account of the events as eye-witnessed by Bernal Diaz - a Conquistador on that journey. The young man from Spain desperately hoped to carve out a life of riches for himself in the new world and instead found himself on an epic journey of conquest, while desperately fighting to stay alive, in previously unknown and unimagined lands. This is a true tale written in his own hand and translated into English. It is a gripping account of the events from the soldiers' viewpoint as each day becomes a battle for survival against incredible odds and could easily be mistaken for a work of fiction. Each chapter is rich with jaw-dropping details of the journey into that world. A journey that has long since been forgotten and can now be rediscovered.
Public Domain (P)2020 David Prickett
The League of Youth
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Often considered to be Ibsen's most popular play in his lifetime, The League of Youth caused fighting in the streets, with conservatives claiming it was an attack on their party and liberals claiming it was an attack on theirs! A thought-provoking comedy that's sure to feel shockingly familiar. Unusually for Ibsen, this play has a lot of humour and a more-or-less happy ending. Cast Stensgaard, a lawyer - Ben Lindsey-Clark Chamberlain Brattsberg, an ironmaster - John Burlinson Anders Lundestad, a farmer - Brett Downey Daniel Heire - Phil Benson Dr. Fjeldbo, the works' doctor - Peter Tucker Mons Monsen, of Storli, a landowner - Marty Kryz Aslaksen, a printer - Tovarisch Thora, Brattberg's daughter - K. G.Cross Mrs. Rundholmen, a tradesman's widow - Jennifer Fournier Bastian Monsen, Monsen's son - Chris Marcellus Erik Brattsberg, Brattsberg's son, a lawyer and business man - Ed Humpal Selma, Erik's wife - Maureen Boutiler Ragna, Monsen's daughter - Rebecca Thomas Helle, tutor at Storli - Jeff Moon Ringdal, works' manager - David Prickett A maidservant in the Chamberlain's household - Leanne Yau A waiter - Andrew Coleman A servant girl - Charlotte Duckett Stage directions read by Denis Daly Afterword read by K. G. Cross Audio edited by K. G. Cross Presented by The Online Stage
Public Domain (P)2016 The Online Stage
The Great Gerardo by Frank Wedekind
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The Great Gerardo - A Comedy By Frank Wedekind Presented by the Online Stage On the day of his departure to sing Tristan in Brussels, the celebrated tenor Gerardo receives three unwelcome visitors. Despite their persistent attentions, he manages to honor his singing contract, but at an unexpected personal cost. This play was originally published as The Court Singer (Der Kammersänger). The English version used for this recording was prepared by Alan Weyman and drew upon the following translations: 1) Albert Wilhelm Boesche - The Court Singer; 2) André Tridon - The Tenor Cast: Gerardo - Alan Weyman; Helen Marova - Erin Louttit; Professor Duehring - Noel Badrian; Isabel Coehurne - Sarah Hulslander; Muller - Noel Badrian; Valet - David Prickett; Bell Boy - Leanne Yau.
Public Domain (P)2016 The Online Stage
The Boor
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The Boor, by Anton Chekhov - translated by Hilmar Baukage. Presented by the Online Stage. The Boor (sometimes translated as The Bear) is an atypical romantic comedy by Anton Chekhov. A surly landowner visits a widow who is one of his debtors - with unexpected results. Cast: Helen Ivanonva Popov - Susan Iannucci; Grigori Stepanovich Smirnov - David Prickett; Luka - Denis Daly Stage directions read by Marty Kryz.
Public Domain (P)2016 Voices of Today
Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich
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Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) may be considered the Canadian counterpart to Mark Twain. For many years he was professor of economics at Magill University and published a number of well-regarded texts on economics and political science. However, he is best known today for his many volumes of humorous fiction. During the 1920s he was one of the most widely read authors in the English-speaking world and was considered by Jack Benny and Groucho Marx to be one of the greatest comic writers of all time. In Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich, Leacock applies a satirical scalpel to the foibles and pretensions of the wealthy and the powerful. He not only probes the quirks of traditional power structures like corporations (public and private), political parties, universities, and churches but also finds time to poke fun at one of his favorite targets - the world of psychic phenomena. A Little Dinner with Mr Lucullus Fyshe The Wizard of Finance The Arrested Philanthropy of Mr. Tomlinson The Yahi-Bahi Oriental Society of Mrs. Rasselyer-Brown The Love Story of Mr. Peter Spillikins The Rival Churches of St. Asaph and St. Osoph The Ministrations of the Rev. Uttermust Dumfarthing The Great Fight for Clean Government Narrated by Cate Barratt. Cast: Lucullus Fyshe - Jeff Moon; Dr Boomer - Ron Altman; Fareforth Furlong - Richard Andrews; Mrs. Rasselyer-Brown - Lee Ann Howlett. Additional voices supplied by Bob Neufeld, Ben Stevens, P. J. Morgan, Brett Downey, Denis Daly, Andy Harrington, David Prickett, John Burlinson, Alan Weyman, Joseph Tabler, Susan Iannucci, Becca Maggie, Jennifer Fournier, Ted Wenskus, Leanne Yau, Arielle Lipshaw, and Marty Kris. Audio edited by Denis Daly.
Public Domain (P)2017 The Online Stage
The Younger Sister
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The Younger Sister, by Catherine Anne Hubback and Jane Austen. Presented by The Online Stage. In Jane Austen's unfinished novel, young Emma Watson returns to her father's house after being raised by her wealthy and refined uncle. As she gets to know her family, she finds that her father is reclusive and sickly, her sisters are crude and shallow, and her eldest brother has a petulance that is matched only by his wife's. When Emma's social graces draw the attention of the aristocratic Osborne family, she must navigate the complex and judgmental world of class dynamics in Regency England. Austen began work on The Watsons in 1803 but abandoned it in 1805 after the death of her father. This audiobook is a completion of the novel, written by Austen's niece, Catherine Hubback, in 1850. Narrator: Anna Grace Emma Watson: Grace Keller Scotch Elizabeth Watson/Miss Morgan/Miss Hall: Elizabeth Klett Mary Edwards/Margaret Watson/young lady: Leanne Yau Mrs. Edwards/Mrs. Turner/Gipsy/Lady Gordon's maid: Linda Barrans Tom Musgrove/Captain Tomlins: Mark Crowle-Groves Mr. Edwards/man in the farmyard/Mr. Morgan: David Prickett Miss Osbourne/Miss Jenkins/Mrs. Harding Russell: Jennie VanderLugt Mrs. Willis/Jane Watson/Mrs. Browning: Elizabeth Chambers Charles Willis/Sir William/Sam Watson: Andy Harrington Lord Osbourne/Alfred Freemantle: David Shears Jenny/Lady Osbourne/Miss Bridge: Sarah Mitchell Mr. Watson/Mr. Bridge: Noel Badrian Robert Watson/Mr. Corbet: Jeff Moon Mr. Howard/George Millar: Tom Saer Miss Carr/Penelope Watson/Janetta Watson/Annie Millar: Libby Stephenson Audio edited by Libby Stephenson and Denis Daly
Public Domain (P)2020 The Online Stage
A Woman of No Importance
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A Woman of No Importance takes place in a 24-hour period during a house party hosted by Lady Hunstanton at her country estate. The upper echelons of English society mix, mingle and flirt, including Lady Caroline Pontefract (who is on her fourth husband), the witty and ironic Mrs. Allonby and the dandyish Lord Illingworth. Wilde balances these worldly characters with a visiting young American woman, Hester Worsley, who becomes attracted to the earnest Gerald Arbuthnot, soon to become Lord Illingworth's secretary. When Gerald's mother pays a visit, however, the secret of his scandalous parentage will be revealed, and more than one future placed in jeopardy. Cast Lord Alfred: Alan Weyman Lady Hunstanton: PJ Morgan Lord Illingworth: Ben Lindsey-Clark Farquhar: Chris Marcellus Gerald Arbuthnot: David Prickett Archdeacon: Denis Daly Mrs. Arbuthnot: Elizabeth Klett Mrs. Allonby: Erin Louttit Francis: Jeff Moon Lady Caroline Pontefract: Linda Barrans Sir John Pontefract: Noel Badrian Mr. Kelvil: Peter Tucker Alice: Leanne Yau Hester Worsley: Susan Iannucci Lady Stutfield: Tiffany Halla Colonna Stage directions read by Amanda Friday Audio, edited by Elizabeth Klett.
Public Domain (P)2017 The Online Stage
The Nose
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Gogol's phantasmagorical tale about a man whose nose decides to abscond and begin living a life of its own is one of the earliest and most celebrated examples of absurdist literature. Apart from its recondite humor, it is remarkable for Gogol's skill in characterization and his ability to paint a picture of contemporary life in Russia in a few verbal brushstrokes.
Public Domain (P)2016 The Online Stage
Five Plays by Anton Chekhov
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A collection of four of Chekhov's most popular dramas together with his unusual one-act comedy, The Boor, presented by members of The Online Stage. Program The Seagull - translated by George Calderon Uncle Vanya - translated by Marian Fell The Three Sisters - translated by Julius West The Cherry Orchard - translated by George Calderon The Boor - translated by Hilmar Baukage Produced by Elizabeth Klett. Featuring the voices of Andy Harrington, Leanne Yau, Elizabeth Chambers, Elizabeth Klett, Amanda Friday, Jeff Moon, David Prickett, Tovarisch, Ron Altman, Noel Badrian, Ben Stevens, Ted Wenskus, Denis Daly, Maureen Boutilier, Linda Barrans, Susan Iannucci, and Marty Kryz.
Public Domain (P)2018 The Online Stage