General words for performances
act
noun
a short performance by a comedian, magician, or other performer
appearance
noun
an occasion when you are on television or in a play, movie, concert etc
booking
noun
an arrangement made by a performer to perform at a particular place and time in the future
command performance
noun
a special performance of a show, play, or film given for a king, queen, or president
curtain raiser
noun
a short performance that is put on before a more important one
debut
noun
the first time that a performer or sports player appears in public
display
noun
a performance that is intended to entertain people
double bill
noun
a film or theatre show that consists of two films or performances one after the other
double feature
noun
a double bill
draw
noun
an event or performer that a lot of people will come to see
exhibition
noun
used in a positive way to talk about a performance
first night
noun
the night when a play or show is publicly performed for the first time
floor show
noun
a performance by singers or dancers in a club, bar etc
fly-past
noun
an occasion when several planes fly close together for people to watch as part of a ceremony or air show
happening
noun
an informal event or performance that the public can take part in
house
noun
a performance in a theatre or cinema that is one of a series taking place on the same day
matinee
noun
an afternoon performance of a play, film etc
one-night stand
noun
a play, concert etc that is performed for only one night in a particular place
opening night
noun
the first night that a play or other entertainment is performed or shown
pageant
noun
a play, concert, or other performance based on a historical or religious story
party piece
noun
something such as a song or a dance that you can perform at a party to entertain people
performance
noun
the act of performing a play, dance, or other form of entertainment
premiere
noun
the first public performance of a play or a film
presentation
noun
a performance of a play or other entertainment
production
noun
a film, play, television or radio programme, CD etc, especially when you are talking about the way it is created and performed
pyrotechnics
noun
an impressive and exciting performance or show of skill
revival
noun
a new performance of something that has not been performed for a long time, such as a play
set piece
noun
a performance or action that is planned very carefully
show
noun
a performance, especially in a theatre
showstopper
noun
a performance that is so good that the audience interrupts the show with applause
spectacle
noun
an exciting and impressive public event or performance
spectacular
noun
a large and impressive public event or performance
staging
noun
a particular production of a show
swansong
noun
the last performance, speech, or piece of work in the career of a well-known person
theatricals
noun
performances in a theatre
