"Pure theatre" refers to a situation or event that is filled with drama, exaggeration, or showiness for entertainment purposes, often lacking sincerity or genuine emotion. It implies a performance or spectacle that may not reflect reality but is designed to captivate or manipulate an audience.
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Lightning strikes twice for Manchester City on at atmospheric night
of pure theatre at Anfield, says Phil McNulty.
But in terms of
pure theatre and brutish performance, the Aston Martin Vanquish S makes for a fitting swansong for what has become a British institution.
BAe's plea of guilt to this offence is
pure theatre.
A smart option for modern designs, it gives a lighter look than a standard island and is
pure theatre.