EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 2H 52M
All's Well That Ends Well - William Shakespeare
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Despite its optimistic title, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well has often been considered a "problem play." Ostensibly a comedy, the play also has fairy tale elements, as it focuses on Helena, a virtuous orphan, who loves Bertram, the haughty son of her protectress, the Countess of Rousillon. When Bertram, desperate for adventure, leaves Rousillon to serve in the King's army, Helena pursues him. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast:Bertram: David NicolClown: Denny SayersCountess of Rousillon: Ruth GoldingDiana: Arielle LipshawDuke of Florence: Robert FletcherFirst Gentleman: Brett W. DowneyFirst Lord: Bellona TimesFirst Soldier: om123Fourth Lord/Steward: SkythrockHelena: Elizabeth KlettKing of France: Andy MinterLafeu: Martin GeesonMariana: Maria ThereseParolles: mbSecond Gentleman: Martyn OughtonSecond Lord: David GoldfarbSecond Soldier: Vicente Costa FilhoPage/Servant: Lucy PerryWidow: Musicalheart1Narrator: AvailleAudio edited by: mbProof listening: Maria Therese, Elizabeth Klett
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Despite its optimistic title, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well has often been considered a "problem play." Ostensibly a comedy, the play also has fairy tale elements, as it focuses on Helena, a virtuous orphan, who loves Bertram, the haughty son of her protectress, the Countess of Rousillon. When Bertram, desperate for adventure, leaves Rousillon to serve in the King's army, Helena pursues him. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast:Bertram: David NicolClown: Denny SayersCountess of Rousillon: Ruth GoldingDiana: Arielle LipshawDuke of Florence: Robert FletcherFirst Gentleman: Brett W. DowneyFirst Lord: Bellona TimesFirst Soldier: om123Fourth Lord/Steward: SkythrockHelena: Elizabeth KlettKing of France: Andy MinterLafeu: Martin GeesonMariana: Maria ThereseParolles: mbSecond Gentleman: Martyn OughtonSecond Lord: David GoldfarbSecond Soldier: Vicente Costa FilhoPage/Servant: Lucy PerryWidow: Musicalheart1Narrator: AvailleAudio edited by: mbProof listening: Maria Therese, Elizabeth Klett
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