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a.By the early 1990s, after being neglected and falling into serious disrepair

b.A brief return to use as a legitimate theatre in the late 1970s proved unsuccessful

c.However, certain major architectural elements and structures were rotected under landmark status

4.The auditorium at Foxwoods Theatre contains three levels of seating with room for up to nineteen-hundred people. Broadway shows at Foxwoods Theatre include the presently-running, recording-breaking Spider-man, Turn Off the Dark, which has received much acclaim. Past productions at Foxwoods Theatre include Ragtime,Jesus Christ Superstar, and Young Frankenstein. After the closing of Young Frankenstein on January 4, 2009, the theatre was vacant throughout 2009. The production of the new musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark was anticipated to open in December 2010.

Fact Opinion

a.The auditorium at Foxwoods Theatre contains three levels of seating with room for up to nineteen-hundred people.

b.After the closing of Young Frankenstein on January 4, 2009, the theatre was vacant throughout 2009.

c.Broadway shows at Foxwoods Theatre include the presently-running, recording-breaking Spider-man, Turn Off the Dark

V. Using word maps.

When you are learning a new language you need to learn many new words. It can be difficult to remember the meanings of all the new words. One way to help you remember a new word is to make a word map.

Write the new word in the middle of the map. Then complete the rest of the map with a definition, a synonym, an antonym and an association you can make with this word.

Choose four words from the text ―American Theatre‖ that you want to learn and remember. Make a word map for each word, using the scheme.

VOCABULARY

WORD

VI. Complete the 3 rd column. Did the article answer any of your questions from the 2nd column? Which ones? Look all the things you wrote in the 1st columns. Were any of your ideas confirmed or rejected in the article? Which ones?

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VII. EXPLORE THE WEBLook for some additional information about

W. C. Gilbert Arthur Sullivan Reginald de Coven Doctorov E. L.

VIII. Try to retell the text using the following words and expressions

This plays a key/ vital / prominent / important/ major role in…

This aspect is of fundamental / great/vital importance for… We have every reason to believe that…

We can safely assume that…

There is ample/ abundant evidence that…

This problem has to do with/ relates to/ is a ssociated with/ is connected with

It‘s common knowledge that… It‘s well known that…

TEXT VI

DRAMA, MUSIC AND BALLET IN BRITAIN

The centre of theatrical activity in Britain is London. There are about 50 principal theatres in professional usein or near the West End and some 20 in the suburbs.

Most of these are let to producing managements on a commercial basis but some of them are permanently occupied by subsidised companies, such as the National Theatre which stages classical and modern plays in its complex of three theatres on the South Bank of the River Thames. The former Old Vic Company, which was Britain's major theatrical touring company, has now taken up residence in the National Theatre, changing its name to the National Theatre Company. In addition the Royal Shakespeare Company presents Shakespearean plays at Stradford-upon-Avon and a mixed repertoire in London.

Outside London there are many non-repertory theatres which present all kinds of drama and also put on variety shows and other entertainments. Recently there has been a growth in the activity of repertory companies which receive financial support from the Arts Council and the local authorities. These companies employ leading producers, designers and actors, and the standard of productions is generally high. Some companies have their own theatres, while others rent from the local authorities.

Music of all kinds -"pop" music, folk music, jazz, light music and brass bands - is an important part of British cultural life. The large audiences at orchestral concerts and at performances of opera, ballet and chamber music reflect the widespread interest inclassical music..

The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, which receives financial assistance from the Arts Council, gives regular seasons of opera and ballet. It has its own orchestra which plays for the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet. Both companies have a high international reputation. The English National Opera which performs in the London Coliseum gives seasons of opera and operetta in English. It also tours the provinces.

In 1998 the Government announced the formation of the Young Music Trust to develop the musical skills of the young with some money from the National Lottery, and donations from music charities and companies involved in music business. The national youth orchestras of Great Britain have established high standards.

There are several thousand amateur dramatic societies in Britain. Most universities have thriving amateur drama clubs and societies. Every year an International Festival of University Theatre is held.

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(Arakin V. D.practical course of English languageISBN 5-691-00030-6)

I. Read the following sentences write the correct word in the space provided using the definitions below. If you need more help read the sentences in the text where the word appears and think about how it is used

1. The national youth … of Great Britain have established high standards.

2. The National Theatre which stages … and modern plays in its complex of three theatres.

3. The former Old Vic Company, which was Britain's major … has now taken up residence in the National Theatre.

4. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London receives financial assistance from the … 5. There are several thousand amateur … dramatic societies in Britain.

6.The English National Opera gives seasons of opera and … in English.

7.Outside London there are many … theatres which present all kinds of drama

a.something that is traditional in form, style, or content.

b.the form of organization of the theater business, in which private entrepreneur collects actors to participate in the performance

c.a genre of light opera, light in terms both of music and subject matter.

d.presents the best in international contemporary theatre, on tour

e.the principal funding body and provider of theatrical services to the many independent student productions .

f.a government or private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts mainly by funding local artists, awarding prizes, etc.

g.a large instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

II. Read for a purpose

You are going to read the text about American theatre. Before you read, complete the first two columns of the chart

III. Agree or disagree, using the following expressions

To introduce your opinion use the following

I think ...

It seems to me ...

(Personally,) I believe ...

From my point of view / viewpoint...

(Personally,) I feel ... As far as I'm concerned, ...

In my view/opinion ...

As I see it, ...

As far as I can see, ...

To my knowledge,...

To disagree use the following

As a matter of fact, I don't agree.

I'm not sure, in fact.I'm not at all convinced.

I'm afraid I entirely disagree with ...

I don't think that's right.

I can't say I share your view.

To say you partly agree use the following

I agree with you up to a point/ in a sense/ in a way, but ...

I see what you mean, but ...

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There's some truth in what you say. However, ...

I agree with much of what you say, but ...

To a certain extent, yes, but...

That may be true, but on the other hand ...

That's all very well, but ...

1. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, gives regular years of opera and ballet.

2.There are about 50 principal theatres in professional use in or near the West End and some 20 in the suburbs.

3.Both companies have a high international reputation.

4.In 1998 the Government announced the formation of the Young Theatre Trust to develop the musical skills of the young.

5.Most universities have thriving professional drama clubs and societies.

6. Most of these are let to producing managements on a commercial basis.

7. Plays of all kinds - drama, comedy, vaudevilleare an importantpart of British cultural life.

IV. DISTINGUISHING FACTS FROM OPINIONS.

A fact is a statement that you can prove to be true. An opinion is a statement that describes someone’s feelings or beliefs about a topic. Learning to decide if a statement is a fact or opinion will help you understand more about what you read

Read each statement and decide if it is a fact or an opinion.

1.In 1998 the Government announced the formation of the Young Music Trust to develop the musical skills of the young with some money from the National Lottery, and donations from music charities and companies involved in music business. The national youth orchestras of Great Britain have established high standards.

There are several thousand amateur dramatic societies in Britain. Most universities have thriving amateur drama clubs and societies. Every year an International Festival of University Theatre is held.

Fact Opinion

a.There are several thousand amateur dramatic societies in Britain. b.The national youth orchestras of Great Britain have established high standards.

c.In 1998 the Government announced the formation of the Young Music Trust to develop the musical skills.

2.Music of all kinds -"pop" music, folk music, jazz, light music and brass bands - is an important part of British cultural life. The large audiences at orchestral concerts and at performances of opera, ballet and chamber music reflect the widespread interest inclassical music.The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, which receives financial assistance from the Arts Council, gives regular seasons of opera and ballet. It has its own orchestra which plays for the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet. Both companies have a high international reputation..

Fact Opinion

a.Music of all kinds -"pop" music, folk music, jazz, light music and brass bands - is an important part of British cultural life.

b.The English National Opera which performs in the London Coliseum gives seasons of opera and operetta in English.

c.The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, which receives financial assistance from the Arts Council, gives regular seasons of opera and ballet.

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3.The National Theatre which stages classical and modern plays in its complex of three theatres on the South Bank of the River Thames. The former Old Vic Company, which was Britain's major theatrical touring company, has now taken up residence in the National Theatre, changing its name to the National Theatre Company. In addition the Royal Shakespeare Company presents Shakespearean plays at Stradford-upon-Avon and a mixed repertoire in London.

Fact Opinion

a.The National Theatre which stages classical and modern plays in its complex of three theatres.

b.The former Old Vic Company, which was Britain'smajor theatrical touring company, has now taken up residence in the National Theatre.

c.In addition the Royal Shakespeare Company presents Shakespearean plays at Stradford-upon-Avon and a mixed repertoire in London.

4.Outside London there are many non-repertory theatres which present all kinds of drama and also put on variety shows and other entertainments. Recently there has been a growth in the activity of repertory companies which receive financial support from the Arts Council and the local authorities. These companies employ leading producers, designers and actors, and the standard of productions is generally high. Some companies have their own theatres, while others rent from the local authorities.

Fact Opinion

a. Some companies have their own theatres, while others rent from the local authorities.

b.Recently there has been a growth in the activity of repertory companies which receive financial support from the Arts Council

c. These companies employ leading producers, designers and actor

V. Using word maps.

When you are learning a new language you need to learn many new words. It can be difficult to remember the meanings of all the new words. One way to help you remember a new word is to make a word map.

Write the new word in the middle of the map. Then complete the rest of the map with a definition, a synonym, an antonym and an association you can make with this word.

Choose four words from the text ―Drama, Music and ballet in Britain‖ that you want to learn and remember. Make a word map for each word, using the scheme.

VOCABULARY

WORD

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VI. Complete the 3 rd column. Did the article answer any of your questions from the 2nd column? Which ones? Look all the things you wrote in the 1st columns. Were any of your ideas confirmed or rejected in the article? Which ones?

VII.EXPLORE THE WEB.Look for some additional information about

Old Vic Company

Royal Shakespeare Company National Theatre

Royal Opera House

Young Music Trast

VIII. Try to retell the text using the following words and expressions

This plays a key/ vital / prominent / important/ major role in… This aspect is of fundamental / great/vital importance for… We have every reason to believe that…

We can safely assume that…

There is ample/ abundant evidence that…

This problem has to do with/ relates to/ is associated with/ is connected with

It‘s common knowledge that… It‘s well known that…

TEXT VII

The present home of Dirty Dancing, the Piccadilly Theatre has a history dating back to its opening in April 1928. The theatre was built with a plain facade and an Art Deco style interior, designed by Marc-Henri Levy and Gaston Laverdet and in shades of green and gold – the Piccadilly retains this colour scheme to this day. Additionally, when the theatre first opened it was one of the largest in London, with the original souvenir brochure boasting that ‗if all the bricks used in the building were laid in astraight line, they would stretch from London to Paris‘!

The theatre is in a thriving tourist location just behind Piccadilly Circus, right in the centre of the capital and close to a number of other attractions and entertainment sites.Since opening in 1928, the Piccadilly Theatre has been used for a wide range of different kinds of entertainment, spanning everything from cinema through to ballet and drama. The opening production, Blue Eyes, was a musical and starred one of the most celebrated actresses of the era, Evelyn Laye, after which it was taken over by Warner Brothers and used as a cinema. This period of the theatre‘s history is notable as it was the first place in Britain to show a talking picture, a film called The Singing Fool starring Al Jolson, before reopening as a venue for live performance and drama in November 1929.Later on the Piccadilly Theatre was converted into a cabaret restaurant and reopened in 1936 as The London Casino, under which name it was renowned for its over- the-top stage shows. During the Second World War it was one of many significant London buildings to be damaged during bombings, with a German bomb landing on part of the theatre and necessitating extensive repairs in the 1950s. However, the theatre reopened once more under its present name and was recognised as a location for plays, revues and indeed musicals, making its mark by hosting the first ever London performances of A Streetcar Named Desire and Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?. The theatre was also the venue for broadcast entertainment such as the variety show Live from the Piccadilly, hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck, in the 1980s and with the Beatles recording material in the 1960s.In the 1990s the theatre moved more solidly towards musicals and dance, with Matthew Bourne‘s Swan Lake becoming the most successful commercial ballet season ever to take place on the West End stage and with later productions of musicals Spend SpendSpend, Jailhouse Rock, Guys and Dolls, Grease the Musical, and Ghost the Musical which closed in October 2012 to make way for the worldpremier of the Spice Girls Musical that closed after 8 months in the West End on the 29th June. Dirty Dancing opens at the Piccadilly Theatre on the 13th July and is booking until February 2014.

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I. Read the following sentences write the correct word in the space provided using the definitions below. If you need more help read the sentences in the text where the word appears and think about how it is used.

1.Theatre is in a thriving tourist location just behind Piccadilly …

2.The theatre is justlocated behind Piccadilly Circusand close to a number of other … and entertainment sites.

3.Later on the Piccadilly Theatre was converted into a …restaurant and reopened in 1936. 4.The theatre was also the venue for broadcast entertainment such as the … .

5.In the 1990s the theatre moved towards musicals and dance, with Matthew Bourne‘s Swan Lake becoming the most successful commercial …

6.When the theatre first opened it was one of the largest in London, with the original …brochure. 7.The opening production, Blue Eyes, was a musical and starred one of the most celebrated … of the era

a.a characteristic or quality that provides pleasure;

b.a person portraying a character in a dramatic or comic production

c.Something that you you keep to remind you of a place or event

d.plays accompanied by music, in which actors through facial movements and dances express different personalities, thoughts and passions.

e.entertainment made up of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy.

f.is a form of entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation or drama.

g.company of performers that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musician etc.

II. Read for a purpose

You are going to read the text about American theatre. Before you read, complete the first two columns of the chart

III. Agree or disagree, using the following expressions

To introduce your opinion use the following

I think ...

It seems to me ...

(Personally,) I believe ...

From my point of view / viewpoint...

(Personally,) I feel ... As far as I'm concerned, ...

In my view/opinion ...

As I see it, ...

As far as I can see, ...

To my knowledge,...

To disagree use the following

As a matter of fact, I don't agree.

I'm not sure, in fact.I'm not at all convinced.

I'm afraid I entirely disagree with ...

I don't think that's right.

I can't say I share your view.

To say you partly agree use the following

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I agree with you up to a point/ in a sense/ in a way, but ...

I see what you mean, but ...

There's some truth in what you say. However, ...

I agree with much of what you say, but ...

To a certain extent, yes, but...

That may be true, but on the other hand ...

That's all very well, but ...

1.The theatre is in a thriving tourist location just behind Piccadilly Circus, right in the centre of the capital.

2.Theatre has been used for a wide range of different kinds of concerts. 3.Later on the Piccadilly Philarmonic was converted into an Opera House. 4.The theatre was built with a plain facade and an Art Deco style interior.

5.Additionally, when the Concert Hall first opened it was one of the largest London.

6. However, the theatre reopened once,it was renamed and was recognised as a location for varity show.

7. This period of the theatre‘s history is notable as it was the first place in Britain to show a talking play.

IV. DISTINGUISHING FACTS FROM OPINIONS.

A fact is a statement that you can prove to be true. An opinion is a statement that describes someone’s feelings or beliefs about a topic. Learning to decide if a statement is a fact or opinion will help you understand more about what you read

Read each statement and decide if it is a fact or an opinion.

1.The present home of Dirty Dancing, the Piccadilly Theatre has a history dating back to its opening in April 1928. The theatre was built with a plain facade and an Art Deco style interior, designed by Marc-Henri Levy and Gaston Laverdet and in shades of green and gold – the Piccadilly retains this colour scheme to this day. Additionally, when the theatre first opened it was one of the largest in London, with the original souvenir brochure boasting that ‗if all the bricks used in the building were laid in astraight line, they would stretch from London to Paris‘!

Fact Opinion

a.The present home of Dirty Dancing, the Piccadilly Theatre has a history dating back to its opening in April 1928.

b.Additionally, when the theatre first opened it was one of the largest in Londonwith the original souvenir brochure.

c.The theatre was built with a plain facade and an Art Deco style.

2. The theatre is in a thriving tourist location just behind Piccadilly Circus, right in the centre of the capital and close to a number of other attractions and entertainment sites.Since opening in 1928, the Piccadilly Theatre has been used for a wide range of different kinds of entertainment, spanning everything from cinema through to ballet and drama. The opening production, Blue Eyes, was a musical and starred one of the most celebrated actresses of the era, Evelyn Laye, after which it was taken over by Warner Brothers and used as a cinema.

of the most celebrated actresses of the era

b. Since opening in 1928, the Piccadilly Theatre has been used for a wide range of different kinds of entertainment

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c.The theatre is in a thriving tourist location just behind Piccadilly Circus, right in the centre of the capital.

3.Later on the Piccadilly Theatre was converted into a cabaret restaurant and reopened in 1936 as The London Casino, under which name it was renowned for its over-the-top stage shows. During the Second World War it was one of many significant London buildings to be damaged during bombings, with a German bomb landing on part of the theatre and necessitating extensive repairs in the 1950s. However, the theatre reopened once more under its present name and was recognised as a location for plays, revues and indeed musicals. In the 1990s the theatre moved more solidly towards musicals and dance, with Matthew Bourne‘s Swan Lake becoming the most successful commercial ballet season ever to take place on the West End stage.

Fact Opinion

a.Later on the Piccadilly Theatre was converted into a cabaret restaurant dance, and reopened in 1936 as The London Casino.

b.In the 1990s the theatre moved more solidly towards musicals and dance, becoming the most successful commercial ballet

c. However, the theatre reopened once more under its present name and was recognised as a location for plays

4.The theatre was also the venue for broadcast entertainment with Beatles recording material in the 1960s.In the 1990s the theatre moved more solidly towards musicals and dance, with Matthew Bourne‘s Swan Lake becoming the most successful commercial ballet season ever to take place on the West End stage and with later productions of musicals Spend SpendSpend, Jailhouse Rock, Guys and Dolls, Grease the Musical, and Ghost the Musical which closed in October 2012 to make way for the worldpremier of the Spice Girls Musical that closed after 8 months in the West End on the 29th June. Dirty Dancing opens at the Piccadilly Theatre on the 13th July and is booking until February 2014.

Fact Opinion

a.In the 1990s the theatre moved more solidly towards musicals and dance.

b.The theatrebecame the most successful commercial ballet season with later productions of musicals

c. The theatre was also the venue for broadcast entertainment with Beatles recording material in the 1960s.

V. Using word maps.

When you are learning a new language you need to learn many new words. It can be difficult to remember the meanings of all the new words. One way to help you remember a new word is to make a word map.

Write the new word in the middle of the map. Then complete the rest of the map with a definition, a synonym, an antonym and an association you can make with this word.

Choose four words from the text ―American Theatre‖ that you want to learn and remember. Make a word map for each word, using the scheme

VOCABULARY

WORD

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VI. Complete the 3 rd column. Did the article answer any of your questions from the 2nd column? Which ones? Look all the things you wrote in the 1st columns. Were any of your ideas confirmed or rejected in the article? Which ones?

VII. EXPLORE THE WEB look for some additional information about

Avelyn Laye Al Jolson Matthew Bonne Jimmy Tarbuck

VIII. Try to retell the text using the following words and expressions

This plays a key/ vital / prominent / important/ major role in… This aspect is of fundamental / great/vital importance for… We have every reason to believe that…

We can safely assume that…

There is ample/ abundant evidence that…

This problem has to do with/ relates to/ is associated with/ is connected with

It‘s common knowledge that… It‘s well known that

Picadilly theatre TEXT VIII

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) is a 1,040 seat thrust stage theatre owned by the dedicated to the British playwright and poetWilliam Shakespeare. It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare's birthplace – in the EnglishMidlands, beside the River Avon. The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres reopened in November 2010after undergoing a major renovation known as the Transformation Project. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre opened on 23 April 1932 on the site adjacent to the original Shakespeare Memorial Theatre (opened 19 April 1879), which had been destroyed by fire on 6 March 1926, whose name it took. The architect was Elisabeth Scott, so the theatre became the first important work erected in this country from the designs of a woman architect. It is now owned and managed by the Royal Shakespeare Company and was renamed Royal Shakespeare Theatre in 1961.

The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres are on the western bank of the River Avon, with the adjacent Bancroft Gardens providing a scenic riverside setting. The Rooftop Restaurant and Bar overlooks both the river and the Bancroft Gardens. In its original form, the theatre had a proscenium-arch stage, and a seating capacity of about 1,400 people, on three tiers (stalls, circle and balcony). Two tiers of seating were later added to the side walls of the theatre and the stage extended beyond the proscenium, by means of an 'apron'. Balcony seats could only be accessed by means of a staircase to the side of the building, separate from the main foyer and bar. The theatre has several notable Art Deco features, including the staircase and corridors at either side of the auditorium. It is a Grade II* listed building. The Royal Shakespeare Company has renovated the Royal Shakespeare Theatre as part of a £112.8m. Transformation project which included the creation of a new 1040seat, thrust stage auditorium which brings actors and audiences closer together, with the distance of the furthest seat from the stage being reduced from 27m to 15m.

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