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An Inspector Calls - nineteenth century immorality Advantages: well written, good on social history, nice twist at the end, atmospheric Disadvantages: could be seen as a bit old fashioned, not relevant to modern life ...I'm not too sure because times have changed with regard to the class system in England but as a look back at social history and those authors who tried to change things by writing about them, this play is certainly an interesting one and human nature does n't change. ... janinbow 17.10.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of An Inspector Calls - J. B. Priestley	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
shakin' Advantages: good story and something nice to act out Disadvantages: slightly confusing in character switches its a simple script and a perfect opputunity to act out a rewrite of an old play. if your looking around for something to perform, this is it. there are many ways it can be done and not many actors required. this book has made me realise that there are lot of people with problems. and after reading it i actuallymade me stop a few things that were troubling me. i reccomend you read this as it may help you with your problems assuming you have ... ACRA 28.09.2006 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Shakers (Re-Stirred) - John Godber	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
Ibsen's A Doll's House- Realism with a Twist Advantages: The surprise ending is empowering for women. Disadvantages: If you like happy endings, it might be best to give this one a miss. ...drama at university. If you're a drama buff and you haven't read this play, it's an essential read and one you shouldn't overlook as part of your ongoing theatre education. As well as being entertaining with some really endearing characters, 'A Doll's House' is an excellent example of a Well Made Play. Well, it would be if it weren't for the ending which goes against the usual happy, neat conclusions that are traditional of a well made play. But ... ...this play so much. There's an exciting twist involving the play's main protagonist: Nora. Whether you're a drama student like I was or just want to read a really great classic by a top playwright, A Do'lls House is one play which should not be gathering dust on your bookshelf. ... performeress 03.09.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of A Doll's House - Henrik Ibsen	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Advantages: Comical to some degree Disadvantages: I'm not sure The play Much Ado About Nothing was written between 1598-1599. It is a comical play and the title basically implies "All this drama? and no good came from it." Shakespear cleverly creates very different couples and entwines them and their story's thoughout the play creating comedy. Throughout the play Much Ado About Nothing, love is a continuous theme but depending on which character, the views on love and marriage change. Hero and Claudio are lovers ... ...was based on physical attraction and possibly wealth. Beatrice and Benedick, on the other hand were enemies at first sight. They both were head-strong and quick witted people but secretly enjoyed their sharp banter. Both couples at the end of the play finally show their true feelings in one way or another. Other characters include Don John and Borachio. They are the villainous characters in the play who are out to destroy one of the couples through ... AmyA123 26.06.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
Our Day Out."Play your cards right, and I might take for a ride" Advantages: Full of humour and pathos Disadvantages: You may need Northern humour to appreciate it ...Liverpudlian children. Our Day Out is a NEED to see/read play if you are from Liverpool or the surrounding areas. If you are not you perhaps won't really find it AS amusing... But just go and see/read it anyway and see what you think. ... oldchem 11.06.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Our Day Out - Willy Russell	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability