Funeral: or Grief A-La-Mode

Richard Steele

Explore the intricate dance between humor and sorrow in "Funeral: or Grief A-La-Mode," a podcast that delves into the multifaceted experience of grief through a comedic lens. This rotating collection of audiobooks invites listeners to reflect on the absurdities of life and death, showcasing narratives that blend the weight of loss with the lightness of laughter. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of stories that illuminate how we cope with the inevitable while finding joy in the journey. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the complexities of human emotions and relationships during times of mourning. Join us to discover a new book with every episode, and embrace the poignant interplay of grief and levity that can bring comfort and insight in unexpected ways.

  1. Sep 9

    Reign of King Edward the Third-William Shakespeare

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  2. Sep 8

    Cabinet Minister-Arthur Wing Pinero

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  3. Sep 7

    Princess and the Butterfly-Arthur Wing Pinero

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  4. Sep 6

    Valley of Fear (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  5. Sep 5

    Woman is a Weathercock-Nathan Field

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  6. Sep 4

    Andria or, The Fair Andrian-Terence

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  7. Sep 3

    Princess Zoubaroff-Ronald Firbank

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

  8. Sep 2

    Wappin' Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates-Charles S. Brooks

    The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty, Steward to Lord Brumpton: Campbell Schelp Cabinet: Son of the Exiles Mr. Sable, an Undertaker: Availle Puzzle, a Lawyer: Leanne Yau Trim, Servant to Lord Hardy: Joseph Tabler Tom, the Lawyer's Clerk: alanmapstone Lady Brumpton, Widow: Beth Thomas Lady Sharlot, Orphan, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Devorah Allen Lady Harriot, Her Sister, left in ward to Lord Brumpton: Foon Mademoiselle d'Epingle: thestorygirl Tattleaid, Lady Brumpton's Woman: Sonia Mrs. Fardingale: TJ Burns Kate Matchlock: Carol Pelster Servant: Kay First Lady: Bhavya Second Lady: SaraHale Third Lady: Eva Davis Fourth Lady: Crln Yldz Ksr Fifth Lady: Leanne Yau Woman: Bhavya Boy: Nemo Gravedigger: Eva Davis Jemmie Bowin (Singer): alanmapstone Pate (Singer): Sandra Schmit Bumpkin (Soldier): pmstrahm Clump (Soldier): Leanne Yau Matchlock (Soldier): Leanne Yau Ragg (Soldier): MrRogers Tatter (Soldier): Treefairy First Soldier: MajorToast Second Soldier: Sandra Schmit Stage Directions: Chris Cartwright Edited by: ToddHW

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Explore the intricate dance between humor and sorrow in "Funeral: or Grief A-La-Mode," a podcast that delves into the multifaceted experience of grief through a comedic lens. This rotating collection of audiobooks invites listeners to reflect on the absurdities of life and death, showcasing narratives that blend the weight of loss with the lightness of laughter. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of stories that illuminate how we cope with the inevitable while finding joy in the journey. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the complexities of human emotions and relationships during times of mourning. Join us to discover a new book with every episode, and embrace the poignant interplay of grief and levity that can bring comfort and insight in unexpected ways.