How much do you know about the theatre? Listen to the questions and check what you know! 

Question number one: 

What should you do at the theatre? 

a. whistle      b. sing and dance       c. turn mobile phones off

And the answer is c! You should always turn your mobile phone off. This way you show respect to actors and their work. 

Question two

What food is a popular snack during the play? 

a. Popcorn      b. Nothing. You don’t eat during the play   c. hot dogs 

And the answer is b! You don’t eat during the play. If you are hungry, wait for the end of the play. 

Question three

When can you clap your hands? 

a. before the play     b. during the play    c. at the end of the play 

And the answer is c! You always clap your hands at the end of the play. You don’t do it during the play. Why? Because you don’t want to stress the actors! 

Question four

What is bad luck for the cast on stage? 

a. whistling       b. laughing         c. clapping hands

And the answer is a! Actors believe that whistling is bad luck for the play. 

Question five

What can't you do at the theatre? 

a. record the play           b. watch the play             c. talk to other people  

And the answer is a! You can’t record the play. It is illegal. Why? Well, you must buy tickets to watch actors on stage.