THEATRE 01

1. Is going to the theatre popular in Russia? Why or why not? 2. What do you like and dislike about the theatre? 3. What is the most famous theatre in your country? What is it famous for? 4. When did you last go to the theatre? What did you see? 5. Will theatre disappear in the future? Why or why not? Vocabulary an avid theatre-goer – заядлый театрал get immersed in – погрузиться в live performance – живое выступление genuine emotions – подлинные эмоции dress up for the occasion – одеться по случаю I was deeply impressed by the acting, the costumes and the scenery. are reluctant to visit – не хотят посещать has lost its relevance to contemporary young people – потерял свою актуальность для современных молодых людей long shots – дальние планы close-ups – крупные планы spectacular visual effects – зрелищные визуальные эффекты on the big screen – на большом экране shoot the same scene several times – снимать один эпизод несколько раз a time-tested form of art – проверенный временем вид искусства invaluable cultural heritage – бесценное культурное наследие In Russia the Bolshoy Theatre "The Swan Lake", “The Nutcracker”, "The Sleeping Beauty" by Tchaikovsky The Maly Theatre In the world The Sydney Opera House, Australia, iconic sail-like design The Globe Theatre in London where Shakespeare staged his plays Famous playwrights and their plays "The Cherry Orchard" by Chekhov "Woe [wəʊ] from Wit" by Griboyedov