Booking a ticket

Intending to go to the theatre.

At a Theatre

X Listening

13. Listen to the dialogues and make up similar dialogues:

(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.

— 13. Make up dialogues of your own, using the words and word combinations given below:

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.

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.

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