The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit, presented by the Online Stage, narrated by Cate Barratt.
In The Phoenix and the Carpet, five adventurous children are given a carpet that, unknown by their parents, contains a magic egg that hatches into a phoenix. A series of escapades ensues, some amusing, others dangerous, and all of which are entertaining.
Cast
Jane – Charlotte Duckett
Anthea – Libby Stephenson
Cyril – Amanda Friday
Robert – Becca Maggie
The Phoenix – Ben Lindsey-Clark
Mother – Elizabeth Klett
Father – Peter Tucker
The Lamb and Henri – Ollie and Izzy Lindsey-Clark
Cook, French Lady, and Crowd Voice – Jennifer Fournier
Eliza, Miss Peasmarsh, and Crowd Voice – Leanne Yau
Indian Queen and Miss Amelia – K. G. Cross
Mrs Biddle – Linda Barrans
Miss Selina – Carol Box
Burglar and Porter – David Prickett
Rev. Blenkinsop and Clerk – Alan Weyman
Urb, Carpet Seller, Curate, and Theatre Attendant – Brett Downey
Ike, Islander, Indian, Uncle Reginald, and Crowd Voice – John Burlinson
This text was published in 1904 and is in the public domain.
The Phoenix and the Carpet
