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What is Books & Theatre Journal – Literary and Theatrical Works

Books & Theatre Journal is a hub for anyone who enjoys a good read, an impressionable play, or a memorable performance. It is a space where we explore lesser known, or up and coming literary works and give our readers all the insights they need when looking for their next read or theatre night. Our team works relentlessly to find critically acclaimed and high potential works, and review them.

We also analyse topics and themes that these works dote on, opening meaningful and thorough discussions for fans to understand the literary works with greater insights. The goal is to give readers and consumers a better vision of the works, and a newfound appreciation for the plays they have watched or books they have read. But it is just as much for the readers who are looking for a good book to read, or theatre goers who want some tips on what to see next.

Reviewing Stories in Context

Reviewing Stories

Some reads are quickly digested, but then forgotten a few days later. Then, there are those plays or novels that make a lasting impression, and may even prompt readers to recommend them to their friends, or look for similar pieces. Without ruling out the former, the impressionable works are what we are after. We also review stories that make for the perfect light entertainment, but we state that these are light reads so that readers know what to expect.

But for those meaningful stories, that don’t just resonate but also stick long in the memory, we look at the stories under a magnifying glass for little cues and significant details. We want to give our readers a greater understanding of these novels and plays, so that they can find a newfound appreciation for the works. Understanding these stories in context goes beyond reading from cover to cover.

It can involve learning about the writers themselves, the historical or political context, and discussing key topics or issues that the writers bring up. They are not always solved, or given a satisfying solution, but that is not the most important part. Instead, they open the discussions and create observation points for fans to talk about, and explore in more depth. That way, the rhythm of the text, and the resonance of the performance can extend long after the final bow.

Observing the Inner Messages

The more complex human themes explored in literary works can range greatly, from personal struggles to societal problems and even existential questions. These may not even be directly addressed, or formally talked about in the book or play, but they play a driving role in the events as they unfold.

Talking about these also helps paint a more vivid and realistic image of what the author was trying to achieve, or the messages they carved into the subtext. By investigating these in our reviews, readers will gain a greater understanding of the works themselves and have plenty to talk about when discussing the novels or the authors.

Insights and Creative Conversations

The nature of the themes are not always straightforward, and there are works that create intersections in multiple societal and personal struggles. The more diverse and layered the underlying themes, the greater the space there is to explore for readers and viewers.

Beyond the stories and individual performances, we want to find the cultural phenomenon driving these tales. Putting them under the magnifying glass with critical analysis and comparisons helps to gain awareness of what the author is pointing at. Whether it is reflecting society, responding to politics or observing human behavior, it is all a part of looking more deeply into the stories themselves.

We welcome all discussions and creative conversations where literary and theatrical works are concerned. We publish our own insights and reflections on any works we come across, going beyond the stories to explore context, the writers themselves, and removing the mystery without diluting the appreciation of the craft.

Why We Make Our Reviews

Our Reviews

Our reviews are for readers to gain valuable insights, whether they are looking for what to consume next, or if they have just finished reading a book or watching a play, and want a more founded appreciation of the story they have just absorbed. The goal is to build this foundation, with greater context, higlighting key details, and drawing relevant comparisons or creative insights. Novels and plays are rarely isolated works of art, they often touch on key issues and subjects in part of an ongoing human conversation about who we are, where we have been, and where we will go next.

It also helps readers find similar material to the profound works they have enjoyed most, so they can extend their discussions and thoughts by finding more material. It can be from the same artist or writer, or from a completely different series of works that have different settings and cultural backgrounds. The latter can extend the readers ideas of the themes, and give them alternative perspectives into the pressing subjects. We want to help readers find these works, and supply them with all the new plays or creeper novels that have yet to hit the top shelf.

What You Can Expect at Books & Theatre Journal

We also want to create insightful content into acting, writing and forming creative discussions, the base of which requires a solid understanding in literary and theatrical works. Our team continuously looks for premier works that our readers may find interesting, and go to great lengths to review and give a starting point for creative conversations on any work.

Anyone who wants to find new material, draw inspiration, or gain creative insights into literary material is more than welcome to come to Books & Theatre Journal. You will always find reviews, insights and creative discussions at our hub, and we invite all readers whole heartedly to join the discussions.

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  • Reviews
    • Shaw’s Women Review
    • Passing Review
    • Don’t You Dare Review
    • Dark Matter Review
    • The Doppel Gang Review
    • The End of History Review
    • Love Me Now Review
    • To Drone In The Rain Review
    • Paddington Musical Premiere Review
    • Breakfast at Tiffany’s Review
    • The Drowned Man Review
    • Woman Bomb Review
    • All My Sons Review
  • Insights
    • The History of Burlesque
    • 10 Steps to Write a Play
    • From Page to Stage
    • Major Cut off in Plays Staged by Theatres
    • Art Is a Weapon
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George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright (Nobel Prize in Literature, 1925), was born in Dublin on this day in 1856. pic.twitter.com/3ZPOGvKRPk

— Bibliophilia (@Libroantiguo) July 26, 2016

MEET THE PRINCIPAL CAST OF PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL!🐻

Rehearsals for PADDINGTON The Musical started this week, and we have some rather exciting news to share. Meet the wonderful principal cast!⭐

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