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London's booming Theatreland

Vocabulary

musicals

plays in which some or all of the story is told using songs and dancing

economic downturns

periods of time where trade and industry are performing less well

afford

have enough money

proving

showing

transferring

moving from

drawing

attracting

impresario

person who arranges plays in theatres

a bloodbath

a devastating situation

Theatreland

area of London where all the theatres are located

gloomy

sad or without hope