EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 32 MIN
Tales of a Traveller Section 22 - The Strolling Manager
from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving
In which a weathered tragic actor recounts his turbulent tenure as manager of a country theatre, beset by jealous rivals, meddlesome patrons, and unruly players, all while navigating the fickle favour of provincial society. His tale unfolds with the knowing blend of humour and hardship that befits the theatrical life, culminating in a reflection on the true pleasures found off the public stage.
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In which a weathered tragic actor recounts his turbulent tenure as manager of a country theatre, beset by jealous rivals, meddlesome patrons, and unruly players, all while navigating the fickle favour of provincial society. His tale unfolds with the knowing blend of humour and hardship that befits the theatrical life, culminating in a reflection on the true pleasures found off the public stage.
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Tales of a Traveller Section 22 - The Strolling Manager
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