Pygmalion is a 1913 play by George Bernard Shaw, based on the Greek myth. It follows Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert, who bets he can transform Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a refined lady by teaching her upper-class speech and manners. As Eliza learns, she grows close to Higgins but ultimately rejects his domineering nature, choosing to marry the poor gentleman Freddy Eynsford-Hill. The play later inspired the musical and film 'My Fair Lady'.
Episodes
Fanny's First Play-George Bernard Shaw
Fanny's First Play by George Bernard Shaw.Fanny who is the daughter of a Count has written a play. Having hired professional actors and invited some major critics. She is keeping her authorship private and she fears her father will not approve as he hates the vulgarity of modern life.Featured on Pygmalion.Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).This episode includes AI-generate
Alcestis-Euripides
"Alcestis" by Euripides is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The story centers around the themes of devotion and the lengths one will go to for those they cherish, making it a timeless reflection on the nature of love and duty. This powerful tragedy resonates even today, as it prompts listeners to consider the sacrifices we make for our loved o
One-Act Play Collection 013-Various
One-Act Play Collection 013-Various presents a curated selection of engaging one-act plays, showcasing a diverse range of themes and styles. This collection invites listeners to experience the power of brevity in storytelling, where each play encapsulates profound emotions and insights in a compact format. The exploration of human relationships, identity, and societal norms resonates deeply, makin
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs-Jessie Braham White
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," as retold by Jessie Braham White, brings to life the timeless tale of a young princess who finds herself in peril due to the jealousy of her wicked stepmother. This enchanting story explores themes of innocence, friendship, and the battle between good and evil, showcasing the enduring strength of love and loyalty. Its rich narrative captivates listeners, remindin
Ideal Husband-Oscar Wilde
"Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde is a sharp and witty exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships. Through its clever dialogue and intricate plot, the play delves into themes of honesty, societal expectations, and the nature of personal integrity. Wilde's keen observations on the moral dilemmas faced by his characters resonate even today, highlighting the timeless stru
Alchemist-Ben Jonson
"Alchemist-Ben Jonson" delves into the intricate world of alchemy and the human condition, exploring themes of transformation and the quest for knowledge. This work invites listeners to reflect on the age-old pursuit of mastery over nature and self, echoing the timeless struggle between ambition and morality. The enduring relevance of its themes resonates today as we navigate our own transformatio
Salome-Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's "Salome" is a powerful one-act play that delves into themes of desire, obsession, and the complexities of love. Set in a biblical context, it explores the tumultuous relationship between Salome and John the Baptist, culminating in a dramatic and shocking climax that highlights the consequences of unchecked passion. Wilde's exquisite language and rich symbolism make this work a timele
Hedda Gabler-Henrik Ibsen
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen is a profound exploration of a woman's struggle against societal expectations and her own desires. The play delves into themes of manipulation, freedom, and the quest for identity, making it a timeless reflection on the human condition. Ibsen's complex protagonist, Hedda, embodies the conflict between personal ambition and the constraints imposed by society, a struggle
Witch of Edmonton-Thomas Dekker, John Ford, William Rowley
"Witch of Edmonton" is a compelling collaboration between Thomas Dekker, John Ford, and William Rowley that delves into the themes of witchcraft, societal fear, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of early 17th-century England, the play explores the consequences of superstition and the struggle for personal agency in a world rife with judgment. Its exploration of the darker aspects o
History of King Lear-Nahum Tate
"History of King Lear" by Nahum Tate explores the timeless themes of power, betrayal, and familial relationships through its reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Tate's adaptation presents a narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotion and the consequences of hubris, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intricacies of character and motivation. The expl
Oedipus at Colonus (Storr Translation)-Sophocles
"Oedipus at Colonus," translated by Storr, presents the poignant conclusion of Sophocles' exploration of fate, redemption, and the human condition. As Oedipus, the once-proud king now blind and exiled, seeks solace in the sacred grove of Colonus, the themes of suffering and the quest for peace resonate deeply with listeners today. This timeless tragedy delves into the complexities of guilt, the se
Cymbeline-William Shakespeare
Cymbeline, one of William Shakespeare's later plays, weaves a rich tapestry of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature. This timeless tale explores themes of fidelity, the quest for identity, and the trials of royal lineage, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring struggles between love and duty. The intricate plot and vibrant characters resonate with contemporary audiences, hig
Henry VI, Part 2-William Shakespeare
"Henry VI, Part 2" by William Shakespeare delves into the tumultuous power struggles and political machinations during the reign of King Henry VI, showcasing the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and betrayal. This gripping play captures the essence of a nation in turmoil, highlighting the fragility of authority and the consequences of civil conflict. Its exploration of themes such as the quest f
Mice and Men-Madeleine Lucette Ryley
"Mice and Men" by Madeleine Lucette Ryley explores the intricate dynamics of human relationships and the profound impact of companionship. This timeless narrative delves into themes of friendship, aspiration, and the pursuit of dreams, making it a resonant choice for listeners today. The story's exploration of the bonds that connect individuals, along with the challenges they face, highlights the
Richard III-William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's "Richard III" delves into the tumultuous rise and fall of one of history's most notorious monarchs, exploring themes of ambition, power, and the human capacity for manipulation. The play presents a gripping portrayal of Richard's ruthless quest for the throne, driven by a desire for dominance at any cost. Its exploration of moral ambiguity and the consequences of unchecked ambition r
Love and Intrigue-Friedrich Schiller
"Love and Intrigue" by Friedrich Schiller explores the timeless themes of passion, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of societal constraints, the play delves into the emotional turmoil faced by its characters as they navigate love and the consequences of their choices. Schiller's masterful storytelling and rich character development resonate with audienc
Oresteia-Aeschylus
"Oresteia" by Aeschylus is a powerful trilogy that delves into themes of justice, revenge, and the moral complexities of human nature. This ancient Greek masterpiece explores the consequences of a cycle of violence within a family and the struggle to establish a just society through the establishment of law. Its exploration of fate, divine intervention, and human choice remains profoundly relevant
Dave Brings Home A Wife (dramatic reading)-Steele Rudd
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Three Sisters-Anton Chekhov
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Recruiting Officer-George Farquhar
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Short Plays from Dickens-Horace Baker Browne
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 1-Thomas D'Urfey
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Social War of 1900-Simon Landis
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Double Falsehood; or, The Distrest Lovers-Lewis Theobald
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Lovers' Vows-Elizabeth Inchbald, August von Kotzebue
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Richard III-William Shakespeare
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Tamburlaine the Great, Part 1-Christopher Marlowe
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Ivanov-Anton Chekhov
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Cymbeline-William Shakespeare
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Oresteia-Aeschylus
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Troilus and Cressida-William Shakespeare
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Treasure Island A Play in 4 Acts-Jules Eckert Goodman
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Cabinet Minister-Arthur Wing Pinero
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Mind The Paint Girl-Arthur Wing Pinero
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Henry VIII-William Shakespeare
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
History of King Lear-Nahum Tate
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Hamlet (version 3)-William Shakespeare
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Christmas Carol (version 08 dramatic reading)-Charles Dickens
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Maid of Maiden Lane (dramatic reading)-Amelia E. Barr
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
Cabinet Minister-Arthur Wing Pinero
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
One-Act Play Collection 014 - Various
One-Act Play Collection 014 features a diverse array of theatrical works that showcase the artistry and creativity of various playwrights. This collection invites listeners to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of one-act plays, emphasizing themes of identity, transformation, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. The enduring nature of these stories lies
Pygmalion - George Bernard Shaw
Pygmalion (1913) is a play by George Bernard Shaw based on the Greek myth of the same name. It tells the story of Henry Higgins, a professor of phonetics (based on phonetician Henry Sweet), who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Pickering that he can successfully pass off a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, as a refined society lady by teaching her how to speak with an upper class accent and
