Shadowplay by Joseph O’Connor
Joseph O’Connor’s Shadowplay takes place in London rattled by the atrocities of Jack the Ripper during the height of West End theatre.
The most renowned actor and theatrical entrepreneur in Victorian London are Henry Irving. He has developed ground-breaking theatrical concepts and produced shows that are stunning, surprising, and consistently engaging. Bram Stoker, a young Dublin clerk with literary aspirations, is hired by Irving to run his own London theatre when he decides to do so with the intention of making it the best theatre on earth.
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As Irving’s theatre gains popularity and financial stability, he recruits Ellen Terry, the most adored actress of the 20th century, to join his troupe of mummers. Each night, Terry spellbinds not only her fans but also Irving and Stoker. Bram Stoker was inspired to write DRACULA, the most well-known and successful supernatural story ever written by his extraordinary experiences at the Lyceum Theatre, his early morning walks through the streets of London terrorized by a serial killer, his protracted, turbulent relationship with Irving, and the closeness he develops with Ellen Terry. Shadowplay is a stunning portrayal of lamp-lit London as well as of lives and loves portrayed on stage. Readers will be left with a lasting impression thanks to its rich prose, unparalleled narrative, and unforgettable characters.
Excellently written, focusing on the lives of famous Victorian performers, and told by Bram Stoker, who managed the legendary Lyceum Playhouse and also authored terrifying tales like Dracula in his spare time. Beautiful and tender examination of the thrill of creating great theatre, including sidebars on copyright regulations, societal perspectives, and the joy of creation, even when it goes unrecognized. Names, events, and styles will be gratifying for Dracula fans. It does, for some readers, cause one to stand up and congratulate the author.
