At the beginning of September 1995, Liberia's three principal warlords - Taylor, George Boley and Alhaji Kromah - made theatrical entrances into Monrovia.

A theatrical entrance began the show, a full horn section appeared, band members were rearranged from their customary positions, and on-stage spontaneity was kept to a minimum.

A theatrical entrance is made with Main Kilims (believed to have been used as tent surrounds).

In contrast to the theatrical entrances of American pro wrestlers, performers in VPW 2 are given a simple backstage intro and are audibly announced upon entering the ring.

Some theatrical entrances mark the first appearance of a character; others show a character entering a scene for the first time.

"It turned out to be quite a theatrical entrance," Mr. Mollison said.

So although there was no room to cook or even stand in the kitchen, you could make quite a theatrical entrance!

A master of dark magic or alchemy, he is also very eloquent, cunning and has a taste for theatrical entrances.

John Cena and Triple H are particularly notable in recent years for their unique, highly theatrical entrances at WrestleMania.

Making a rather theatrical entrance was Commander Sela in perfect Romulan dress uniform, complete with a rarely seen cloak that swirled about her compact form.