Match the parts of the theatre with their definitions

A. Previewing activities. Study the following vocabulary, provide Ukrainian equivalents to the words and word combinations.

optical illusion of the dome	reflectors: polished tin
decor-scenery, set or backdrops	to be desperate to do smth about
to put the theatre on the map	green Manchester clay
to take the country by storm	rigid rehearsal regime
macaroni-fashion victim	rigid like a poker
footman	to become a blueprint
to wrinkle	to be put off
elaborate and spectacular	innovate stage technique
to demolish	a new venue – type of performance, space
lamb fat	green baize
gloom	rigid

box	private seating compartment in theatre, esp. an elevated one
wings	sides of stage beyond view of audience
gallery pit	top balcony, usually containing the cheapest seats
footlights	row of lights set along front edge of stage floor
downstage	area of stage nearest audience
flies	area above stage with weights and ropes for manipulating scenery down and up
backstage	wings, dressing rooms, and other areas behind proscenium out of audience view
green room	back stage room in which performers relax before, between or after appearances on stage

Discuss with the students if they

a) could give the names of famous British theatres? Introduce the Royal Drury Lane Theatre.

b) have ever encountered such name as David Garrick? If no, tell the students some words about him.

B. Viewing: watch the documentary and do the following tasks:

1. Describe the 18^th century theatre. How does it differ from the modern one?

2. Enumerate the parts of the old theatre.

3. What are the peculiarities of the world’s oldest theatre in Sweden?

4. What kind of illumination did they use in the epoch of D. Garrick?

5. In what way did Garrick use the stage?

6. Describe the style of acting in Garrick’s times.

7. Sum up the information about D. Garrick focusing on how he revolutionized the theatre.

C. Summary. Tell about the Drury Lane Theatre using the information from the film and from the text below according to the following plan:

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