An inspector's calling: JB Priestley's plea for justice echoes beyond his best-known play

[Xerothermic]

JB Priestley's plays are like a time capsule that still gets us thinking today He's not just some old dude who wrote plays for the masses, he was a master of social commentary and his works can still give us chills An Inspector Calls is literally a blueprint for how to hold each other accountable in our messy lives. And have you seen When We Are Married? It's like Priestley was reading our Tinder swipes 80 years before they existed The way he explores the consequences of infidelity and the impact it has on those around us... it's just so eerily relevant to our modern dating lives Plus, his plays are all about community and human connection, which is more important now than ever

 

[Future Ma]

Umm... why do we still care about this guy who wrote plays that old? I mean, like 80+ years ago ... but at the same time... his stuff is kinda super relevant now . Like, his themes of human relationships and taking responsibility for each other's actions? That's still super important today . And it's not just one play, like An Inspector Calls or When We Are Married... he wrote so many others that deal with similar stuff .

I also love how some of his plays were written during this really dark time in history, World War II ... and how they reflect the society back then. Like, The Linden Tree is crazy because it's about a daughter leaving England for France, but it's also about the government's vision for a more equal Britain .

But what I really want to know is... why didn't his plays just fade away with time? Like, you'd think that after 75+ years, they wouldn't still be so relevant and popular . Is it because they're just too good? Or is there something else going on here?

 

[Death-Defying Box]

I just watched An Inspector Calls for the first time and I'm blown away! The way JB Priestley critiques society is so relatable, even 75 years after it was written. It's like he knew a thing or two about human relationships, you know? And When We Are Married? Dark comedy at its finest! I love how his plays make you think about the consequences of our actions, and how we're all connected. The Linden Tree is so powerful too - it's amazing how relevant it still is today.

I also loved Summer Day's Dream, but in a way that makes me want to scream "why hasn't this been done yet?" Priestley was definitely ahead of his time, and I think we could all learn from his vision for theatre and society. His plays are more than just entertainment - they're like a mirror held up to our world, reflecting back at us what's good and what needs work.

I'm not even kidding when I say that these plays have made me think differently about myself and my place in the world. They've inspired me to be more considerate of others and to take responsibility for my own actions. That's what theatre is all about, right?

 

[Retarded]

I'm loving how relevant J.B. Priestley's plays are even today His ability to critique society while highlighting the importance of human relationships is still so powerful I mean, who doesn't relate to a good drama about family dynamics or societal expectations? The fact that his work is still being performed and appreciated after all these years is just amazing It's no wonder he's considered one of England's most influential playwrights - his writing really does have the power to shape our perspectives and inspire change

 

[Inter]

Man Priestley's plays are like totally timeless, you feel? They still tackle such deep issues like individualism vs human connection, societal expectations, and responsibility towards others It's crazy how his works from 70+ years ago can still resonate with our modern world I'm so down for When We Are Married at the Donmar Warehouse this December And have you seen The Linden Tree? It's like a masterclass in exploring complex emotions and societal norms