A Night at the Theatre
劇場の夜
英語ストーリー
I had been looking forward to seeing "Hamlet" for months. Finally, the night arrived, and I excitedly made my way to the grand old theatre. The building itself was a spectacle, with its ornate architecture and imposing presence. I purchased a program and found my seat, feeling a surge of anticipation.
The lights dimmed, and a hush fell over the audience. The performance began, and I was immediately captivated by the actors' powerful delivery and the intricate set design. The famous soliloquies were particularly moving, and I found myself completely engrossed in the unfolding drama.
There was a moment, however, during the sword fight scene, when a mishap occurred. One of the actors stumbled, slightly altering the choreography. Instead of panicking, he smoothly recovered, improvising a new move that was both believable and humorous. The audience erupted in laughter and applause, appreciating his professionalism.
The play concluded to thunderous applause. Leaving the theatre, I felt a profound sense of satisfaction. It had been a truly memorable evening, a testament to the power and beauty of live theatre. I highly recommend seeing this production.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
improvising
即興で演奏する、即席で作る
"The musician was improvising a beautiful melody."
spectacle
壮観な光景、見世物
"The fireworks display was a spectacular spectacle."
soliloquy
独白
"Hamlet's famous soliloquy is a powerful piece of dramatic writing."
文法・構文解説
現在完了形(had been looking forward to)
過去の出来事の影響が現在に及んでいることを表現する。
"I had been studying English for five years before I took the TOEIC test."
分詞構文(Leaving the theatre, I felt…)
副詞節を簡潔に表現する。
"Feeling tired, I went to bed early."