theatre

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theatre /ˈθi ə tər/ ?

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(n) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
(n) the art of writing and producing plays
(n) a region in which active military operations are in progress

The late Federal Theatre Project was the biggest State-subsidized theatre on record.
The little theatres of the land are dens of morbidity and exoticism.

The Oscar-winning writer Sir Tom Stoppard said: "With his earliest work he stood alone in British theatre up against the bewilderment and incomprehension of critics, the audience and writers, too."
on Oct 13, 2005 By: Tom Stoppard Source: Times Online
"It seems like there was a big show around the whole England squad," added Ferdinand. "It was like watching a theatre unfolding and football almost became a secondary element to the main event. When you step back and look back at that, you...
on Oct 14, 2008 By: Rio Ferdinand Source: BBC Sport
"I've been wrestling for months to get more intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets into the theatre. Because people were stuck in old ways of doing business, it's been like pulling teeth," Gates said.
on Apr 21, 2008 By: Robert Gates Source: Marine Corps Times (subscription)