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　theatre’s financial “angels”

in london and new york theatre shows can make seriously big money. that is why__ (0) __ in the theatre is becoming increasingly popular.

putting money into the theatre is not __ (21) __ for those who prefer a safe return on their capital, but it does offer the occasional chance of huge profits. moreover, it gives the investor a personal __ (22) __ in the glamorous world of show business.

producers of new plays and musicals often __ (23)__ a large proportion of the initial capital from small investors, or “angels” as they’re known in the theatre business. each investor will typically buy one or more investment units. a unit normally __ (24) __ a thousand dollars or more. when the show starts making a profit, the “angels” get their original money back. they then __(25)__ to get dividend payments, at an agreed percentage, for as long as the production keeps going.

however, the risks are high. normally, shows run for at least a year before they see any profit. even then, the__ (26) __of money generated for the investors can be very small. most theatrical productions do not even get that far, closing__ (27) __within the first six months.

so, who would be an “angel”? typically, someone who has a keen interest in the potential__ (29) __from a big success: investors in one current production are__ (30) __profits of over 350 per cent.

20 a investing b profiting c risking d financing

21 a selected b recommended c approved d proposed

22 a interest b bid c concern d hope

23 a arouse b rise c arise d raise

24 a pays b charges c costs d gains

25 a keep b persist c continue d maintain

26 a amount b total c number d figure

27 a in b down c up d off

28 a approach b attitude c perspective d view

29 a fees b returns c advances d wages

30 a delighting b rewarding c enjoying d succeeding