Cryptic crossword clue
Theatrical types, posh and very, very immersed in stories

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LUVVIES

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The straight part
We know that "Theatrical types" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case theatrical types = luvvies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LUVVIES mean?

LUVVIES noun
  1. An affectionate term of address.
  2. (sometimes derogatory) an actor or actress, especially a narcissistic and pretentious one.

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