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There's simply no comfort like cozying up with a good book and getting lost in the story, forgetting about the outside world while you're immersed in the world within the pages. In that way, reading is like theatre: Live shows also allow an escape from everyday life for a while. When you're in a theatre, you can let the sets, costumes, and actors transport you into an entirely different place or time.