When you dream of hearing applause in your dream it means that you are looking for acknowledgment. This dream also represents that you want to be better than the others, maybe there are some areas in your life that you do not feel appreciated enough, or maybe this is a sign that you are attention seeker. Make sure you find the reason why you are feeling this way, and only then you will be able to stand out from the crowd.
Dream dictionary: Applause dream meanings
If you are applauded, your friends do not deserve your trust. If it is you who applauds, it indicates that you act rashly.
Dreaming of being in a theater means that you will have new relationships. It may indicate that you will acquire a new role. To dream of laughs and applause indicates you should choose a good way to achieve gratification for future goals. To dream that the theatre is on fire means you will be defeated in a new project.
If someone was clapping in a dream, then it may represent your search for the approval. You wish to be accepted by others. To get more detailed interpretations of this dream please see the meaning of Applause.