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theatre

[thee-uh-ter, theeuh-] / ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə- /


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He said the Foremans were "caught in a fight between two governments" and described the legal process as "theatre", suggesting its timing could be significant.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Blackrock added that Slattery played "with ferocity and grace, but without ego or theatre".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"The Strait may eventually reopen fully, but until there is something more concrete than draft frameworks and political theatre, every barrel remains hostage to headline volatility, even if sub-$100," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"Alan coming and taking over at Pitlochry has been a huge shot of adrenaline to Scottish theatre and I think we both want to come back and give stuff back to Scotland," says Masson.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

What’s more, he wrote the libretto as well as the music, and drew up the specifications of the purpose- built theatre at Bayreuth in which it was to be performed.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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