Phrase Hound found 30 phrases and 33 compound words that contain theatre. The most common are listed below. Open theatre in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 30
- home theatreAlternative form of home theater: A system for showing theater-quality films at home, usually comprising high-definition television and surround sound.
- lecture theatreA room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor, used to hold lectures.
- movie theatreAlternative spelling of movie theater: A building where movies are shown to an audience; a cinema.
- operating theatreA room in a hospital used for performing surgery (originally designed for operations in front of observers).
- musical theatreAlternative form of musical theater: A genre of theater that combines spoken dialogue with song and dance.
- street theatreA type of theatrical performance performed on the street or other public areas.
- drive-in theatreA drive-in cinema; Pedantic form of drive-in.
- theatre of warAlternative spelling of theater of war: The area in which armed conflict takes place.
- physical theatreA genre of theatrical performance that relies mainly on the physical motion of the performers to convey a story.
- security theatreAlternative form of security theater: Security measures which are intended to, or do, provide a feeling or illusion of improved security, while doing little or nothing to actually improve security.
- studio theatreA small theatre (playhouse).
- Theatre of the AbsurdA primarily European style of absurdist theatre of the late 1950s, focusing on existentialism and the breakdowns arising from a lack of meaning or purpose.
- dinner theatreAlternative form of dinner theater: A form of entertainment in the United States that combines a restaurant meal with a staged play or musical.
- theatre bluesScrubs (clothing).
- theatre kidAlternative spelling of theater kid: A school student who has a great affinity for theater (drama).
- theatre-in-the-roundAlternative form of theater-in-the-round: A theatre in the form of an arena, with seating on at least three of the four sides
- theatre organA large pipe organ, usually also containing percussion and sound effect elements, of the style found in silent film theatres.
- boat-in theatreAn outdoor theatre, on the water, where patrons can pilot their boat into an anchorage position, to watch the show. These have become more common with the need for social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic.
- legitimate theatreAlternative form of legitimate theater: Serious drama, as opposed to farce or musical theater.
- theatre organsplural of theatre organ: A large pipe organ, usually also containing percussion and sound effect elements, of the style found in silent film theatres.
- theatre kidsplural of theatre kid: A school student who has a great affinity for theater (drama).
- theatre-coreAlternative spelling of theatrecore: Music that blends theatrical, dramatic, and Broadway-style elements with modern pop or rock; it often features grandiose arrangements, narrative-driven lyrics, over-the-top vocals, or a cinematic feel.
- theatre-goingAlternative form of theatregoing: Who regularly visits the theatre to see performances
- illegitimate theatreAlternative spelling of illegitimate theater: Lightweight, mass-appeal theatrical productions such as pantomimes and musicals, as opposed to the "legitimate theater" of serious drama.
- coup de theatreAlternative spelling of coup de théâtre: A sudden or unexpected event in a play, pulled off by the author, the director, or even an actor.
Compound words 33
- theatrelandPart of the West End district of London, England, where many theatres can be found.
- theatremakerA theatrical producer, director, writer or impresario
- theatrescapeThe (physical or figurative) landscape of a theatre.
- metatheatreself-referential drama
- theatregoerAlternative spelling of theatergoer: One who attends a performance at a theater.
- theatregoingWho regularly visits the theatre to see performances
- theatricRelating to acting or the theater, theatrical.
- antitheatreAlternative form of antitheater: Works of theater that go against theatrical conventions
- cybertheatreAlternative form of cybertheater: A form of theater based around virtual reality or other computer technology.
- multitheatreAlternative spelling of multitheater: Of or pertaining to more than one theater (place where dramatic works are performed).