A Night at the Theatre

劇場の夜

TOEIC 600点レベル演劇劇場英語学習

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."