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Jessica and Michael's odyssey unfolds among the stars, ancient sanctuaries, and eldritch realms. As spectral adversaries challenge them, they strive to awaken celestial dragons, battling darkness with the help of mystics. Their quest, laden with forbidden knowledge and personal stakes, is a tale of cosmic awakening where destiny's call is perilous yet compelling. In a twilight world at the edge of ... Read more

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The Truth about Dragons

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Jessica and Michael's odyssey unfolds among the stars, ancient sanctuaries, and eldritch realms. As spectral adversaries challenge them, they strive to awaken celestial dragons, battling darkness with the help of mystics. Their quest, laden with forbidden knowledge and personal stakes, is a tale of cosmic awakening where destiny's call is perilous yet compelling. In a twilight world at the edge of
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Sweet William: A User's Guide to Shakespeare

A User's Guide to Shakespeare

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Michael Pennington's solo show about Shakespeare, Sweet William, was acclaimed throughout Europe and in the US as a unique blend of showmanship and scholarship. In this book, he deepens his exploration of Shakespeare's life and work – and the connection between the two – that lies at its heart.It is illuminated throughout by the unrivalled insights into the plays that Pennington gained from the ... Read more

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Michael Pennington's solo show about Shakespeare, Sweet William, was acclaimed throughout Europe and in the US as a unique blend of showmanship and scholarship. In this book, he deepens his exploration of Shakespeare's life and work – and the connection between the two – that lies at its heart.It is illuminated throughout by the unrivalled insights into the plays that Pennington gained from the
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What is King Lear really thinking of? What does his mysterious Fool dream about? What are the secret reasons for his daughters’ revenge on their father? What really lies behind the most famous lines in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy?Michael Pennington’s performance as Lear in New York in 2014 was considered to be the equal of those of Paul Scofield and John Gielgud. This book - part memoir, part ... Read more

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A vivid portrait of British life through the centuries. A full-cast audio.

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Series Audiobook 10 - The Gazette
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The Gazette Collection is a vivid portrait of British life through the centuries, told entirely in the words of those who were there.Performed by an outstanding company of award-winning actors including Dame Eileen Atkins, Cheryl Campbell, Nigel Davenport, Alex Jennings, Richard Johnson OBE, Hugh Laurie CBE, Michael Maloney, Geoffrey Palmer OBE, Michael Pennington, Prunella Scales CBE, Samuel West ... Read more

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An intensely practical account of how A Midsummer Night's Dream actually works on stage.A scene-by-scene guide to Shakespeare's best loved comedy, from the well-know actor Michael Pennington, drawing on his own experience of directing A Midsummer Night's Dream at the famous Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park, London, in 2003 - described by London critics as 'a captivating Shakespearian experience' ... Read more

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An intensely practical account of how A Midsummer Night's Dream actually works on stage.A scene-by-scene guide to Shakespeare's best loved comedy, from the well-know actor Michael Pennington, drawing on his own experience of directing A Midsummer Night's Dream at the famous Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park, London, in 2003 - described by London critics as 'a captivating Shakespearian experience'
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2 hours 15 min

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Series Audiobook 4.0 - The Gazette
Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

A lively jog through the British Sporting Calendar as we eavesdrop on some of the most memorable and fascinating events of the British at play. From marble games to water speed records, from fox hunting to ballooning and from cock fighting to the very British sport of… hopping, told entirely in the words of those who were there.It is a highly enjoyable collection. Some pieces are just dazzling - ... Read more

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A lively jog through the British Sporting Calendar as we eavesdrop on some of the most memorable and fascinating events of the British at play. From marble games to water speed records, from fox hunting to ballooning and from cock fighting to the very British sport of… hopping, told entirely in the words of those who were there.It is a highly enjoyable collection. Some pieces are just dazzling -
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