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Listening. Listen to the dialogues and make up similar dialogues.
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Listen to the dialogues and make up similar dialogues.
At a Theatre
| (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
| AI'd like to book two seats for tomorrow | Can I still get tickets for tonight's show? | Are there any seats left for Saturday night? | Is it still possible to get tickets for tonight? |
| BWould you like something in the front stalls? | The front row of the dress circle is fairly free. | A-11 and B-14 are all that's left. | You can sit wherever you like in the first row. |
| A I suppose there's nothing further back, is there? | Are there any boxes? | Haven't you got anything cheaper? | Isn't there anything a little less dear? |
| B Not unless you come to the matinee. | No, I'm afraid that's all there is | Only if somebody cancels. | No, I'm afraid you've left it rather late. |
Make up dialogues of your own using the words and word combinations given below.
A. Intending to go to the theatre.
To read a poster; to be on; to be worth; to praise; to be a theatre-goer; famous playwright; to start the new season; to stage; a matinee; an evening performance; to see an announcement; to be in great demand; the first night.
B. Booking a ticket.
A row; the stalls; the gallery; the pit; the balcony; a box;
admission fee;
at the box-office;
to be sold out;
to get tickets in advance; an extra ticket;
to make arrangements for…;
to reserve tickets in one’s name.
The performance arts: reviews and critiques
Read, translate and learn useful adjectives for describing works and performances.
| adjective | meaning | example |
| overrated | not as good as people say | It's an overrated film/play. |
| hackneyed | done so often it is boring | The plot was so hackneyed! |
| impenetrable | complex and impossible to understand | His films are impenetrable. |
| disjointed | unconnected and not in a clear order | The play was disjointed and difficult to follow |
| far-fetched | impossible to believe | The film Green Aliens from Mars was a bit far-fetched. |
| risque /ri'skei/ | slightly immoral and likely to shock some people | The play was a bit risque, and some religious leaders criticised it. |
| gripping | exciting and keeping your attention the whole time | It was a gripping film from start to finish. |
| harrowing | extremely upsetting | It was a harrowing documentary about war and refugee camps. |
| moving | making you feel strong emotion, especially pity or sadness | It's a moving story about a child whose mother dies. |
| memorable | you remember it long after | That was a memorable performance. |
| understated | done or expressed in a simple but attractive style | The whole ballet is really understated. |