comperes
Stage event announcers
Comperes is the third person singular verb form of compere, meaning to act as the host or master of ceremonies for an entertainment program or live event.
The term is primarily British English; Americans would more typically say "emcee" or "host." A compere introduces performers, keeps the show moving, and engages with the audience between acts.
She comperes a popular radio quiz show every Saturday evening.
Ceremony host
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- presenterOne who delivers content
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
ringmaster · convenor · chairperson · coordinator · introducer · announcer · interlocutor · mediator
Raised performance platform
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- microphoneAudio input device
patter · timing · improvisation · segue · cue · warmup · opener · monologue
emcee
Ceremony host
facilitator · ringmaster · convenor · chairperson · coordinator · introducer · announcer · interlocutor · mediator · presider
stage
Raised performance platform
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
microphone · patter · timing · improvisation · segue · cue · warmup · opener · monologue · repartee
gala
Festive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- festivalOrganized public celebration
cabaret · telethon · pageant · launch · reception · conference · concert · fundraiser · broadcast · premiere
charm
Attractive personal quality
confidence · poise · flair · panache · magnetism · rapport · warmth · humor · energy · sparkle
comperesstagehands
Backstage technical workers
technicians · roadies · sound engineers · stage managers · dressers