She Stoops to Conquer Audiobook, by Oliver Goldsmith Play Audiobook Sample

She Stoops to Conquer Audiobook

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Read By: a full cast, Moira Quirk, James Marsters, Rosalind Ayres, Joanne Whalley, Matthew Wolf, Christopher Neame, Darren Richardson, Ian Ogilvy, Paula Jane Newman, Julian Holloway, Adam Godley Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781580817448

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

32

Longest Chapter Length:

05:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:01 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

03:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

4

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Publisher Description

In Oliver Goldsmith’s classic comedy of manners, two young men set out to woo the alluring and upper-crust Kate and Constance. But is anybody in this rural estate truly who they seem? Bawdy hijinks and popped pretensions are the hallmarks of this romping frolic that’s kept audiences laughing for over two centuries. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in June 2010 Adapted for radio and directed by Martin Jarvis Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg Rosalind Ayres as Mrs. Hardcastle Adam Godley as Tony Lumpkin Julian Holloway as Elder Marlow/Stingo James Marsters as Charles Marlow Christopher Neame as Roger Paula Jane Newman as Bet Bouncer/Pimple Ian Ogilvy as Mr. Hardcastle Moira Quirk as Constance Neville Darren Richardson as Diggory/Jeremy Joanne Whalley as Kate Hardcastle Matthew Wolf as George Hastings Associate Producers: Jennifer Brooks, Christina Montaño Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Mixer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Sound Effects Artist: Teresa Arrison Music Supervisor: Scott Willis

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"I had to check the dictionary more often compared to when reading regular books. And sometimes, the dictionary doesn't even contain the words from this 1700's comedy! Other than that, it was pretty funny. I bet that it's more hilarious when performed. (Got to check out if there's some on YouTube.)"

— Marceline (4 out of 5 stars)

She Stoops to Conquer Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 53.91891891891892 out of 5 (3.92)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Okay, but rather one-note and labored. It doesn't have the delicious wit of The School for Scandal. "

    — Katharine, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was ok, but not my favorite. I struggled to understand sometimes, but that problem was probably my own and not the book. :) "

    — Meg, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hilarious! A well written comedy that should be performed on the stage more. "

    — Jenny, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My dad lent this book to me as a quick read with a cute story. It was definitely a fast read, and the story was enjoyable if extremely silly. Goldsmith really enjoys writing about ridiculous people (see The Vicar of Wakefield). "

    — Julie, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One of the more entertaining required reads from high school, and a lot more light-hearted than most of the things we read. Remember enjoying this quite a bit. "

    — Caroline, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A nice light romantic one "

    — Divya, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " More restoration comedy. Predictable plot, characters, etc. "

    — Scroutch, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This eighteenth-century British play is full of slapstick. "

    — Frederick, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute play. We watched a performance in class that was quite funny! "

    — Lauren, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Unlike other writers smith has a very special way of appealing to his reader "

    — Emmanuel, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Jane Austen meets Oscar Wilde? But I think they didn't quite get along as well as i'd hoped. Still, I was entertained. A good stage performance might improve it. "

    — Corrie, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " To this I adore so much and I am now on the second showing of the screen adaptation, I would read this everyday if I could fit it in, its witty, and its brilliantly written, the setting is amazing I love every character in this book, I would highly recommend it to any avid book reader. "

    — Mandy, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A masterpiece of restoration comedy "

    — Mark, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " funny, enchanting and brief. "

    — Neil, 10/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't expect to like it because of its simple plot and the fact that it was written in the 16th century, but it's pretty funny and has some clever lines. "

    — Anya, 9/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was actually pretty good. I had to read it for class and it read like a Shakespearean comedy. I really liked it. "

    — Tia, 8/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hilarious case of mistaken identity and tale as old as time: love conquers all. "

    — Brittany, 6/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This play is lively the entire way through. I love the different voices these characters have and the opportunities for humor! "

    — Dan, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I need to look at the glossary many times; but I enjoy it. "

    — Banan, 4/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was (for me at least) a quick, easy, and enjoyable little play. It was humorous and charming. It felt familiar to me, but I'm not sure if that is because I've read it before, or just because it was easy to follow. Overall a nice little read. "

    — Amanda, 4/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this play because it is very funny and meaning full "

    — Samar, 1/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I found this to be a delightful, humorous play and would love to see it on stage. The confusion of identities is the key to the humor. "

    — Linda, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " since I really miss this appealing kind of plays I'm so convinced that it deserves the five stars. "

    — Jihan, 7/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 3.8 rating. Pretty entertaining. "

    — Jennifer, 5/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More like 4.5, really. "

    — Abbey, 4/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very confusing. I enjoyed it, because I adore resoration language - but it's so hard to keep track of the plot! "

    — liltedlullaby, 1/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great little play reminiscent of a Midsummer Night's Dream. Will have to read more of Goldsmith. "

    — Justin, 12/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hilarious! A well written comedy that should be performed on the stage more. "

    — Jenny, 8/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved the satire. Need to go back and read it again now that I have seen it in production. "

    — Bev, 8/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " can't recall where or when i read this play. perhaps at wake forest. i do recall thinking it was marvelous. "

    — Sarah, 6/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hilarious case of mistaken identity and tale as old as time: love conquers all. "

    — Brittany, 4/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " She Stoops to Conguer: or, The Mistakes of a Night 1773 Also found in "Eighteenth-Century Plays" Paperback "

    — Ann, 2/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I need to look at the glossary many times; but I enjoy it. "

    — Banan, 12/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Mmmm...moving back and forth between four and five stars on this one. The fifth is for historical importance. "

    — Josh, 12/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as I expected, but still enjoyable. "

    — Rainbow, 8/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Jane Austen meets Oscar Wilde? But I think they didn't quite get along as well as i'd hoped. Still, I was entertained. A good stage performance might improve it. "

    — Corrie, 6/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Unlike other writers smith has a very special way of appealing to his reader "

    — Emmanuel, 4/30/2010

About Oliver Goldsmith

Oliver Goldsmith (1731–1774), an Irish-born poet, playwright, essayist, and novelist, was noted for his graceful and lively writing style and for being a member of Dr. Samuel Johnson’s literary circle. Among his best known works are The Vicar of Wakefield; The Deserted Village, a pastoral poem; and The Good-Natur’d Man, a play.

About the Narrators

R. F. Daley is an actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator. His television credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bones, Dexter, The Office, Arrested Development, Boston Public, and Spin City, among many others. He has narrated numerous audiobooks by L. Ron Hubbard and was the voice of the military adviser in the video game Civilization V.

Moira Quirk, a British actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, co-narrated Ben Bova’s Mercury and has narrated other popular audiobooks for which she received Audie Award nominations. She is a successful comedian and can be heard on Nickelodeon’s cartoon My Life as a Teenage Robot as well as in The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, The Wild Thornberrys Feature, and Serendipity, among others. She has also lent her voice to several video games, including Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction and Haunting Ground.

James Marsters, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He got his big break as Spike in Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot has released three albums: Mad Brilliant, B-Sider, and Murphy’s Law.

Rosalind Ayres is a leading English actress whose many movies include the Oscar-winning Gods and Monsters and Titanic. Her audio performances have won awards in both Britain and the United States, including AudioFile Earphones Awards.

Dennis Boutsikaris is a two-time OBIE award winner. He has received five Audie Awards and seven Golden Earphone Awards for his work in over 100 audiobooks and was voted one of the Best Voices of the Year by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared in numerous Broadway, television, and film roles. He played Mozart on Broadway in Amadeus and has appeared on television shows including Shameless, The Good Wife, House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Law & Order.

Matthew Wolf has worked extensively as a voice, theater, radio, and television actor. He has appeared in many productions on the London stage, including the title role in a sell-out production of Macbeth alongside Twilight star Robert Pattinson. He is also the official voice of Thor for Mavel Studios’ animated films Hulk Vs. Thor and Thor: Tales of Asgard. He lives in Los Angeles, where he is also producing with his production company, Cool Hand International.

Rosalind Ayres is a leading English actress whose many movies include the Oscar-winning Gods and Monsters and Titanic. Her audio performances have won awards in both Britain and the United States, including AudioFile Earphones Awards.

Miriam Margolyes received the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award in 1993 for The Age of Innocence. She was the voice of Fly the dog in Babe and appeared in Ladies in Lavender with Dames Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. In 2002 she played the role of Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Devon Sorvari is an Earphones Award–winning and Audie Award–nominated narrator. She graduated from NYU’s Circle in the Square program and the Classical Studio. She has nationwide theater credits ranging from Shakespeare to musicals.

Adam Godley has performed extensively both on screen and on stage. Among his many accolades are a Tony Award nomination and three Olivier Award nominations. He has worked with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as the BBC.