Very generous and utterly terrifying': novelist Edward Carey on Pinter, puppets and his spell living in a theatre

Carey emphasizes the immersive quality of theatre, claiming, 'There's something about sitting in the darkness, like the darkness of the tomb. You're stuck there with a story until it reaches its end.' He suggests that this setting deeply influences the narrative structure and emotional engagement of the audience.

Reflecting on his experiences during the pandemic, Carey states, 'I was stuck in Austin for the pandemic, and I missed Norwich. I fell in love with the city again from a distance. And I thought: now I can write about it.' This shows how distance can reignite a creative spark and deepen one's connection to familiar places.

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