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  • Einstein's Gift

    by Vern Thiessen ...
    A revolutionary chemist, Dr. Fritz Haber discovered too late that when his knowledge was put in the hands of the wrong people, millions would die; his efforts to serve humanity futile against political will, nationalism, and war. This updated edition of Vern Thiessen’s Governor General’s Literary Award–winning play about the collision of power and pride still resonates with verve and vigour. ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • Vimy

    by Vern Thiessen ...
    France, 1917. Four wounded Canadian soldiers recover in a field hospital in the wake of the battle for Vimy Ridge, waiting to find out where they’ll be sent next: back home or back to the front. Along with a young nurse from Nova Scotia, they share their stories, reasons for fighting, and treasured memories. In Vimy, Governor General’s Literary Award–winner Vern Thiessen brings us a classic play ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • Shakespeare's Will

    by Vern Thiessen ...
    An exploration of one of the most silent characters in history: Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare.The play sheds light on unexplored aspects of Hathaway's life by looking through the eyes and heart of the woman who spent a lifetime with—and without—the great poet. This work is the celebration of a life unbowed by tragedy and unapologetic in the face of public scorn. ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • Pugwash

    by Vern Thiessen, Sandra Ionno Butcher ...
    Barely a decade after the first use of atomic bombs, the world is divided and fearful of the real threat of nuclear weaponry. In an effort to understand the devastating effects of radiation, leading scientists and academics—world-renowned “Thinkers”—are invited to a conference in the small town of Pugwash, Nova Scotia.Two local children, Conni and Jamie, take interest in some of the Thinkers, who ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • ICEMEN

    by Vern Thiessen, Douglas Moggach ...
    A wealthy businessman wakes up bound and gagged in a utility shed, kidnapped by his own employees—brothers and icemen Joe and Rennie. In the midst of the Great Depression, the brothers’ ice harvesting livelihood in Kempenfelt Bay is melting away due to the advent of refrigeration, only to further line the pockets of their employers. Desperate to claim what is rightfully theirs, these honest ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

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    Lenin's Embalmers

    by Vern Thiessen ...
    Narrated by JD Cullum, Gregory Harrison, Jocelyn Towne, John Sloan, Jon Matthews, Mark Jude Sullivan, Rufus Sewell, Simon Helberg ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 11 min

    After Vladimir Lenin's death, Stalin orders two Jewish scientists to preserve Lenin's body for all time. If they succeed, the rewards will be considerable. If not, it's the gulag – or worse. Based on real events, Vern Thiessen's nimble dark comedy exposes the absurdities of Soviet life under Stalin.Lenin's Embalmers is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD