The Phoenix and the Carpet

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. Audible • iTunes