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A notorious author shares a train compartment with a long-time reader. But can they connect with each other through a silent tide of self-doubt and second-guessing? From the playwright of Art. Sir David Suchet and Dame Harriet Walter star in L.A. Theatre Works' performance of Yasmina Reza’s The Unexpected Man. Translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by Gordon House.

Hosted by Mark Nelson, this lively show sees a panel of celebrities competing to share the best, worst and most hilarious anecdotes from their daily lives. Each guest is vying for the audience's vote as they try to convince Mark that their 'good' story is the most joyful, serendipitous or worthy, and their 'bad' story is the most unfortunate, outrageous or unforgivable. To keep them on their toes, they're also faced with some spontaneous surprise questions. Collected here are 39 of the finest episodes from Series 2-14, featuring a fantastic mix of talent from across Scotland and beyond.

One winter’s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadn’t spoken to – or even shouted at – each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next.

As an apple-cheeked bubbly child, Julianna was bestowed with the family nickname “Sunshine Girl”. Shuttled back and forth between her divorced parents, often on different continents, she quickly learned how to be of value to her eccentric mother and her absent father.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, the timing appeared perfect to bring Sesame Street to millions of children living in the former Soviet Union. With the Muppets envisioned as ideal ambassadors of Western values, no one anticipated just how challenging and dangerous this would prove to be. In Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia, Natasha Lance Rogoff brings this gripping tale to life.

Horror tales to stun, frighten, and delight you. Each with their own little twist. They are, after all...quite unexpected!

Welcome to the vibrant world of Absolutely Unexpected! Join your host, Payton Meyer, a dynamic young creative and seasoned video director, as he delves into the minds of inspiring artists from various disciplines. With an insatiable curiosity for what drives creativity, Payton invites guest artists to share their unique journeys, insights, and passions. Each episode is a captivating exploration of what makes these creatives tick, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the fascinating world of artistic expression. Tune in and unlock the secrets behind the creative process.

A historical review of everything on Broadway that nobody saw coming. We explore the unforeseen trials and tribulations of a Broadway production and what happened along their way to curtains up!

In this podcast, we sit down with people from all walks of life with the stories of how they became experts in their field, how they have grown in their expertise, and how their experiences shape the way they see the world. Everyone is an expert at something. What are you an expert at?Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

Welcome to “An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin’ Tolkien”. We are excited to be covering the Rings of Power TV series; we also invite you to join us in an adventure as Ezra and Lane delve deep into Middle Earth. Each fortnight we will gather for a book re-read, show speculation, and much more! So grab your book, a highlighter, cup of coffee, and keep a pocket-handkerchief close at hand. Remember, “Not all those who wander are lost” and we intend to let our imagination wander far and wide. Speak "Friend" and ENTER!!!

Step into a world of refined elegance and captivating intrigue with Lady Whisperproud as your esteemed guide. In this enchanting podcast, listeners will be transported to the realm of an exquisite jewelry boutique, where every glittering gem holds a story waiting to be told. Lady Whisperproud will unravel the tales of desire, ambition, and romance captivating narratives and insider secrets. Follow and subscribe to this podcast for an unforgettable journey through the world of Lady Whisperproud and the jewelry boutique.

Sounds Unexpected is a podcast designed to expose female and non-binary artists working with sound by giving a platform to artists oppressed by gender, age or artistic styles that occur outside the gaze of the main stage. Sounds Unexpected is not committed to any one genre of music or sound. All creative sonic explorations by female or non-binary persons are and will be considered here. Nothing is right. Nothing is wrong. Everything simply is.

When Sirius Black betrays James and Lily Potter, Remus Lupin takes it upon himself to raise their son and protect him from any harm. But when Harry is thirteen, Sirius escapes from Azkaban Prison and hunts them down. Suddenly, Remus comes to the realization that things may not be entirely what they seem. A Prisoner of Azkaban AU where Remus adopts Harry and Sirius catches up with the them the summer before Harry's third year.

The Risk Theatre Model of Tragedy presents a profoundly original theory of drama that speaks to modern audiences living in an increasingly volatile world driven by artificial intelligence, gene editing, globalization, and mutual-assured destruction ideologies. Tragedy, according to risk theatre, puts us face to face with the unexpected implications of our actions by simulating the profound impact of highly improbable events.