Repertory theatre

Repertory theatre

A theatre group which has a number of plays prepared for performance as opposed to one which prepares and runs one play at a time.

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repertory theatre

Performing arts; Theatre

A theatre group which has a number of plays prepared for performance as opposed to one which prepares and runs one play at a time.

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Performing arts; Theatre

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