Interval admission

Curtain falls
A break in proceedings
The actors depart
The end of dancing or readings

Audience stay seated
Or stand and take a walk
The room fills with chatter
And excited talk

Mini-reviews
Can be heard all around
'That was exciting'
'That made me frown'

'His dancing was exquisite'
'He flew through the air'
'Was that meant to happen
When he fell from the chair?'

Ice-creams appear
Folk head to the bars
Others drink in the ambience
Left by the stars

The energy created
From the bright stage
Makes it very simple
For us all to engage

With each other and them
Those playing the parts
Tugging at our intellect
And sometimes our hearts

With their softly spoken words
Or footfalls so sweet
Lighting all so subtle
Sets splendidly replete

I love the theatre
Musicals and ballet too
From grandiose production
To back-room revue

I love the theatre
And really should go more
Why don't you come with me
And I'll show you the score