theatre-goer

Meaning

A theatre-goer is a person who regularly attends plays, musicals, or other live theatrical performances. It describes someone who loves the stage and goes to see shows often, rather than just on rare occasions.

Examples

• As an avid theatre-goer, she always buys season tickets to the local playhouse.

  As an avid theatre-goer, she always buys season tickets to the local playhouse.

• The new musical is receiving rave reviews from critics and regular theatre-goers alike.

  The new musical is receiving rave reviews from critics and regular theatre-goers alike.

• London's West End is a dream destination for any passionate theatre-goer.

  London's West End is a dream destination for any passionate theatre-goer.

• Most theatre-goers prefer sitting in the stalls for a closer view of the actors.

  Most theatre-goers prefer sitting in the stalls for a closer view of the actors.

• The discount code is a great way to attract younger theatre-goers to the venue.

  The discount code is a great way to attract younger theatre-goers to the venue.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am a theatre-goer because I watched an action movie yesterday.

  ✓ I am a moviegoer because I watched an action movie yesterday.

  'Theatre-goer' specifically refers to live stage performances like plays and musicals, not movies. Use 'moviegoer' or 'cinema-goer' for films.

• ✗ The theatre-goers were waiting for the rock band to start the concert.

  ✓ The concertgoers were waiting for the rock band to start the concert.

  People attending a music concert are called 'concertgoers'. 'Theatre-goers' attend theatrical plays or dramas.

Related Expressions

Practice

• As a frequent ___, he has seen almost every Broadway show this season.

  💡 A person who regularly attends live theater.

  Show answer

  theatre-goer

• The historic venue offers special ticket discounts to senior ___.

  💡 Plural form of people who attend plays.

  Show answer

  theatre-goers