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Wallenstein, Volume One marks the beginning of Friedrich Schillers monumental dramatic trilogy about ambition, loyalty, and betrayal during the Thirty Years War. Written between 1798 and 1799, the trilogy comprising Wallensteins Camp, The Piccolomini, and Wallensteins Death explores the rise and tragic downfall of the imperial general Albrecht von Wallenstein, a historical figure whose pursuit of power leads him into fatal conflict with the very empire he once served.Volume One, Wallensteins Camp, serves as a vivid prologue to the main drama. Rather than focusing on the general himself, Schiller depicts the life and atmosphere within his army encampment. Through a mosaic of voicessoldiers, peasants, officers, and camp followers the play captures the social and moral disarray of a Europe consumed by war. The rough humor, greed, and cynicism of the camp stand in stark contrast to the ideals of honor and loyalty that are soon to be tested in the main action. This first volume paints a broad tableau of wars corruption and the breakdown of unity within the imperial forces.Behind the seemingly chaotic scenes of military life, Schiller introduces the central theme that will dominate the later volumes: the tension between personal ambition and political duty. Wallenstein, though not yet on stage, is already present as a looming figureadmired, feared, and suspected. The camps gossip and rumors reveal the complex web of alliances and betrayals surrounding him, setting the stage for the psychological and moral conflicts that will define the trilogy.Friedrich Schiller (17591805), one of Germanys greatest dramatists and philosophers, combined historical realism with profound ethical inquiry. Alongside Johann Wolfgang von Goethe , he shaped the ideals of Weimar Classicism. In Wallenstein, Schiller transforms a historical episode into a meditation on freedom, destiny, and the moral costs of political power. Volume One establishes this world with a sweeping sense of realism and prepares the reader for the tragic grandeur that unfolds in the later parts of the trilogy.

Wallenstein, Volume Two The Piccolomini marks the dramatic turning point in Friedrich Schillers Wallenstein trilogy. Written in 1799, it follows Wallensteins Camp and delves into the psychological and political tensions that drive the empires most powerful general toward rebellion. Whereas the first volume presented the broad social landscape of war, The Piccolomini narrows the focus to the intricate interplay of ambition, loyalty, and deception among the leaders of the imperial army.The central conflict revolves around Albrecht von Wallenstein, commander of the imperial forces, who begins to waver between allegiance to the Emperor and his own growing desire for autonomy. Schiller portrays him as a deeply complex figure visionary yet indecisive, proud yet tormented by doubt. Around him gathers a circle of allies and enemies whose motives are as ambiguous as his own. Among these figures, Octavio Piccolomini emerges as the embodiment of loyal service to the Emperor, while his son Max Piccolomini becomes a tragic intermediary, torn between filial obedience and his love for Wallensteins daughter, Thekla.The Piccolomini is structured as a political and moral chess game. Through scenes of diplomatic intrigue and intimate dialogue, Schiller explores the slow unraveling of trust. Wallensteins officers hesitate, his subordinates question his loyalty, and imperial spies close in. The plays tension derives not from open conflict but from the silent erosion of faith the moment when ideals collapse under the weight of ambition and fear.At its heart, The Piccolomini is a study of divided loyalties. Maxs inner struggle mirrors that of his commander: both men seek integrity in a world ruled by deceit. His tragic love for Thekla humanizes the plays political drama, giving it an emotional depth that balances its intellectual rigor.Through this volume, Schiller deepens his meditation on freedom, moral responsibility, and destiny. He shows how Wallensteins greatness and downfall stem from the same source his belief that he can command both history and fate. The Piccolomini thus serves as the moral and emotional bridge between the panoramic realism of Wallensteins Camp and the tragic culmination of Wallensteins Death, combining historical grandeur with profound psychological insight.

Id like you to promise me that youre not going to try and set yourself on fire again.Its 3 a.m. and Brigids phone rings. Her brother Niall is by the river with a plastic bag and lighter fluid. Sometimes being there for people you love is very, very difficult.Little Brother is a darkly comic play about sibling love, self-destruction, and what it means to save someone who doesnt want to be saved. Set in modern-day Belfast, it asks what happens when the systems designed to help us fall short, and love is doing more heavy lifting than it should.Winner of the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, Eoin McAndrews play premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Emma Jordan.A masterfully crafted, heart-wrenching play... a rare gem Anupama Chandrasekhar, Verity Bargate Award judgeGreat theatricality, humour and compassion. It stayed with me long after I had finished reading Moira Buffini, Verity Bargate Award judge

The Woman Who Is Reborn - Post-Separation Healing" By Clara Navén There are moments when life divides into a before and an after—and it is in that in-between space that the invisible force of healing

iGirlStylishly, mysteriously, and with a soaring imagination, Marina Carr has upended the definition of feminism.Independent on SundayGirl on an AltarMesmerisingly compelling . . . Carrs words are a delight to hear, even at their most bleak. Bracingly good.Evening StandardAudrey or SorrowAll facets of Marina Carrs precious mineral are on display in this startling play.Irish TimesTo the LighthouseGloriously ambitious and inventive . . . Woolf and Carr are an inspired match, the Irish playwright detecting the absolute truths of Woolfs work with laser-sharp focus and mining them to their fullest effect. Irish ExaminerThis collection also includes Gilgamesh, Carrs adaptation of the ancient Sumerian epic, a bold exploration of its enduring themes of power, love, mortality and our ruinous relationship to the natural world.

I am remembering something and becoming something all at once.In a last-ditch attempt to be happy and sane, Bryony uproots her life to go and live with her young son in a tumbledown cottage in the wilderness. Bryony Kimmingss play Bog Witch is about being the least likely eco-convert, the last person to let go of their capitalist trappings. It explores what happens when ordering things online, drinking booze and coffee, and stuffing your face with Deliveroo no longer brings happiness. Have we been disconnected from our ecosystems for too long? This is the story not of dropping out but of plugging back in, and one that changes absolutely everything.A spellbinding play by an acclaimed artist renowned for her tearjerking and hilarious autobiographical theatre creations, Bog Witch was premiered at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in 2025, co-produced by Avalon and Tellus Studio, and co-directed by Kimmings and Francesca Murray-Fuentes.Kimmings is an artist of exceptional integrity, compassion, imagination and gutsGuardian

Yuh got a whole life beyond here. Dis is just one part of it. It is a brutal part, but its just one part.Ty, Leroy and Daniel have signed up to a new Caribbean cooking group led by their occupational therapist, Naomi. Believing in the healing power of food, Naomi hopes to encourage the men to talk and share but when youre locked in a secure hospital, too much food for thought can be a bad thing.As the hospital is filled with the evocative smells and tastes of home, they must all face the truth about who they are, and what theyve done.Funny and affecting, Sophia Griffins play After Sunday is a powerful examination of the intertwining lives of four people fighting for a better future. It was first produced by and performed at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and the Bush Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by the Belgrades Creative Director Corey Campbell.

The Deal is an American nonsense story involving nerds and bullies in the school environment. The story revolves around Trevor, Lars, Zack, Derrick and Barry, with Trevor having a crush on Derrick while Zack seems to take pleasure in chasing the nerdy hyena Barry, who is weaker and more peaceful. The story has secondary characters who interact with the main characters, such as Travis and Tanner, who for some reason did not like each other, but both Tanner and Travis cannot stop thinking about each other, while Zack can no longer imagine himself away from Barry despite loving to chase him. The story takes place in the United States in the year 2023.

You love the attention. You always have.1978. Holly, a young heiress, sits in a California prison awaiting trial for her role in a string of armed robberies that have captivated the nation. Her only hope? Her hotshot lawyer, Robert who might make his name, if he can save hers.2017. Robert, now one of the most famous attorneys in America, faces a different kind of trial: the court of public opinion. In a last-ditch bid for redemption, he turns to the one former client who could help him plead his case. But will she?Inspired by the real-life trial of Patty Hearst, Katherine Moars play Ragdoll is a psychedelic swirl of celebrity, violence and scandal. It premiered at Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Josh Seymour.

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The Keys of Hecate A Practical Guide to Rituals and Shadow Work Valen Aethyr Some books arrive like blazing torches at moments of transition. The Keys of Hecate is a guide that organises the inner journey with method, symbols, and accessible rites for those seeking subtle protection, restoration of strength, and spiritual autonomy. The work presents progressive practices from the liminal altar to directed breathing, from coherent grounding to attentive care for lunar cycles integrating body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Without offering easy promises, it teaches discipline, record-keeping, and ethical boundaries, so that spirituality may become a transformative habit in daily life. By recognising thresholds and engaging in dialogue with the shadows, the reader encounters a pedagogy of the sacred: clear, safe, and practicable. It is a book for crossing inner portals and returning with presence, clarity, and purpose. This is a book on energy healing that offers both method and ethics for its practice; a book on spiritual protection with clear and safe rituals of Hecate; a book on shadow work that integrates emotion and awareness; a book on vibrational hygiene to keep the energetic field clear; a book on directed breathing and a book on coherent grounding to centre and stabilise; a book on the liminal altar that brings the sacred into daily life; a book on lunar cycles to synchronise intention and time; and a book on relational healing to harmonise connections.