Behind the Beyond

Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944)

A collection containing a parody on Problem Plays, as well as humorous anecdotes from Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. (Summary by TriciaG)

Cast for Section 1:
Narrator/Stage Directions – Tricia G
Sir John – Algy Pug
Lady Cecily – Liberty Stump
Valet – Bob Gonzalez
Mr. Harding – John Hoerr
French Maid – Annabelle Li
Postal Messenger & “A Man” – David Lawrence
Mrs. Harding – Bev J. Stevens

Audio edited by Tricia G

Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Satire

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Behind the Beyond Group 00:45:30
Play 02 02 - Familiar Incidents: With the Photographer Algy Pug
00:07:55
Play 03 03 - Familiar Incidents: The Dentist and the Gas Algy Pug
00:08:12
Play 04 04 - Familiar Incidents: My Lost Opportunities Amy Gramour
00:05:15
Play 05 05 - Familiar Incidents: My Unknown Friend Patrick Painter
00:11:44
Play 06 06 - Familiar Incidents: Under the Barber's Knife Algy Pug
00:06:48
Play 07 07 - Parisian Pastimes: The Advantages of a Polite Education Algy Pug
00:11:24
Play 08 08 - Parisian Pastimes: The Joys of Philanthropy Algy Pug
00:12:57
Play 09 09 - Parisian Pastimes: The Simple Life in Paris TriciaG
00:14:22
Play 10 10 - Parisian Pastimes: A Visit to Versailles TriciaG
00:16:17
Play 11 11 - Parisian Pastimes: Paris at Night TriciaG
00:16:11
Play 12 12 - The Retroactive Existence of Mr. Juggins TriciaG
00:09:20
Play 13 13 - Making a Magazine Patrick Painter
00:16:50
Play 14 14 - Homer and Humbug, an Academic Discussion Algy Pug
00:12:57