Describe a theatre, cinema or concert hall that you have been to

The place I'd like to describe is the Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre in Tashkent, where I went last spring to see a performance of Swan Lake. It was my first time at a ballet, and I was rather excited because my mother had given me the ticket for my birthday.

The theatre is a beautiful building in the centre of the city, with tall columns at the entrance and a fountain in front. Inside, the hall is decorated in red and gold, with a huge crystal chandelier hanging from a painted ceiling. There are several levels of balconies, and I sat in the stalls, quite close to the stage. When the lights went down, the orchestra began to play, and the curtain opened on a scene by a lake. The dancers were extraordinary. They moved so lightly and gracefully that they seemed to float, and the story was easy to follow even without words. During the interval, I walked around the foyer, looked at old photographs of famous performers and had a cup of tea.

I felt a sense of wonder during the whole evening. I had expected it to be rather slow or boring, but in fact I was completely absorbed, and the two and a half hours passed in a flash. The acoustics were so good that every note of the orchestra was clear. What I enjoyed most was the atmosphere, as everyone was dressed up, and the audience was totally silent when the dancers performed. At the end, the whole hall stood up and applauded for several minutes. It inspired me to go to more live performances, and I have already booked tickets for a concert next month.