theatre

[ˈθiːətə(r)]

theatre Definition

  • 1a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
  • 2the activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays

Using theatre: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "theatre" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We went to the theatre to see a play.

  • Example

    She is studying theatre at university.

  • Example

    The theatre company is putting on a production of Hamlet next month.

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    The theatre was packed for the opening night.

theatre Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for theatre

Idioms Using theatre

  • to go to the theatre to watch a play or movie

    Example

    We're planning to hit the theatre this weekend to see the new musical.

  • a nickname for Old Trafford stadium, the home ground of Manchester United Football Club

    Example

    The Theatre of Dreams was packed with fans for the derby match against Manchester City.

  • the world viewed as a stage on which people play out their lives

    Example

    In the theatre of life, we all have our roles to play.

Phrases with theatre

  • an area where a war is being fought

    Example

    The city was in the theatre of war during World War II.

  • a type of play that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence by employing disjointed, repetitious, and meaningless dialogue, purposeless and confusing situations, and plots that lack realistic or logical development

    Example

    Waiting for Godot is a classic example of theatre of the absurd.

  • a form of theatre that emerged in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, which aimed to represent the experiences of African Americans

    Example

    Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun is an important work of black theatre.

Origins of theatre

from Old French 'theatre', from Latin 'theatrum', from Greek 'theatron', from 'theasthai' meaning 'behold'

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Summary: theatre in Brief

The term 'theatre' [ˈθiːətə(r)] refers to a building or outdoor area where plays and other dramatic performances are presented. It also denotes the activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays. Examples include 'We went to the theatre to see a play.' and 'The theatre company is putting on a production of Hamlet next month.' The phrase 'theatre of war' refers to an area where a war is being fought, while 'hit the theatre' means to go to the theatre to watch a play or movie.