The remarkable character of Captain Shotover speaks some of Shaw's wisest and deepest words
If anyone is inclined to try out one of Bernard Shaw's best (and most serious) plays; I have found an excellent radio version of Heartbreak House - which can be streamed or downloaded from that marvellous resource Archive.org.
As well as reading HH; I think I have watched at least two productions, one of them live at the Bristol Old Vic in 1975, another one on TV, plus maybe another on radio...
But this audio production is the best version I have encountered. All the cast speak their lines superbly (except perhaps the actress playing Ellie) - and the direction was fluid and compelling throughout.
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