Pronunciation: /θiːətər/
noun The activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays.
A1 I went to the theatre with my friends to watch a play.
A2 The theatre was packed with excited audience members waiting for the show to start.
B1 Theatre productions often require a lot of rehearsal and preparation.
B2 Attending a theatre performance can be a great way to support local artists and actors.
C1 Theatre critics play an important role in evaluating and analyzing the quality of performances.
C2 Some of the most famous theatre productions have been adapted into successful movies and musicals.
formal The theatre is a place where live performances are staged for an audience.
informal Let's catch a show at the theatre this weekend!
slang I heard the new play at the theatre is lit!
figurative Life is like a theatre, with each person playing their own role on the stage of existence.
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