Theatre at the Microphone 15 - Herbert Wells

Audio plays based on works by Herbert Wells, performed by theater actors.
H. Wells “The Invisible Man”
This incredible story took place at the beginning of the 20th century in England. In late winter in Epping, at the inn “The Coach and Horses,” a strange stranger, wrapped head to toe, appeared out of nowhere. Despite the blizzard raging that day, he came from the Bramblherst railway station on foot, huddling in a broad overcoat. His neck was wrapped in a thick scarf, and his face was hidden by the brim of a wide felt hat; in his hand, covered with a thick glove, he held a small black attaché case. The innkeeper, Mrs. Hall, kindly showed the stranger to his room, but her astonishment knew no bounds when she saw the visitor without a hat! The man’s forehead and ears, right at the edge of his blue spectacles, were carefully bandaged; his thick black hair stuck up in clumps, disorderly breaking through the crisscrossed bandages. The lower part of his face was covered with a handkerchief, so neither his mouth nor his chin were visible. Of course Mrs. Hall was struck by his strange appearance, but at the same time she was glad to have a lodger at this time of year—especially one who does not haggle. After all, she couldn’t possibly imagine the consequences of this visit!
Performers: S. Sazontev, E. Vesnik, V. Petrov, A. Lin’kov, V. Balandin, S. Kutasov.
Duration: 1 hour 49 min.
H. Wells “The Magic Shop”
It was not an ordinary shop—it was a magic shop. Something about it was elusive, like a mirage. It was tiny, cramped, and half-dark. It held so many fascinating items: magic balls, miraculous caps, dolls for ventriloquists, apparatus for tricks, crystal balls of all kinds, decks of magic cards, and other little things. Everywhere there were magic mirrors, and the doorbell rang with a жалобний звон when someone entered and shut the door behind them. But not everyone could manage to get in…
Performers: L. Moshyrova, A. Borzunov, V. Petrov.
Duration: 25 min. 44 sec.