Collocations for performance - noun

live | public | evening, matinee | amateur, professional | cameo | solo | repeat
The party are dreading a repeat performance of their defeat in the last election.

ballet, concert, dance, musical, opera, theatrical | benefit, charity

give, put on
The theatre is putting on a performance of the popular musical ‘Cats’.

attend, go to

art | artist

in ~
The course aims to develop the children''s appreciation of music in performance.

brilliant, convincing, dazzling, electrifying, excellent, fine, flawless, good, great, impressive, inspired, outstanding, polished, remarkable, sparkling, spirited, strong, superb, wonderful
The recording gives the most convincing performance of Stravinsky''s ‘Rite of Spring’ to date. | the country''s strong economic performance over the last two years

bad, disappointing, lacklustre, poor | satisfactory | consistent | central
Mel Gibson''s central performance in the film as Hamlet

all-round, overall
He got top marks for overall academic performance.

business, economic, financial, sales | academic, school

deliver, give, put in
The team put in an excellent performance at the World Cup.

affect | assess, measure | improve

indicator, level, measure, measurement, standard, target

~ as
her fine performance as Ophelia

~ from
The film has a great performance from Jack Lemmon.

~ on
his flawless performance on the piano

a level/measure/quality/standard of performance
to maintain a high level of performance

on past performance
Sales forecasts were based on past performance.

the proper performance of your duties

high | low, poor | engine

affect | assess, measure | enhance, improve