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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 9, 2023 16:51:30 GMT
I was threatened with violence during a performance of Bombay Dreams because I politely asked the couple behind me to stop talking through the first half.
'We've paid for our tickets, we can do what we like'
Rude, disruptive audience members are sadly nothing new
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 9, 2023 16:54:59 GMT
Sarah sounds rough as houses. “We’d only had a couple of drinks”  |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 9, 2023 16:56:38 GMT
She needs to do the same on screen. And do a feature to explain how audiences should behave. Twitter apologies aren't enough |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Apr 9, 2023 17:44:21 GMT
And Katherine Ryan has replied saying she didn't need to apologise and its people criticising who are the problem. That's so disappointing from a performer. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2023 17:47:40 GMT
She needs to do the same on screen. And do a feature to explain how audiences should behave. Twitter apologies aren't enough I will be massively disappointed if This Morning doesn't address it, considering the scale of the issue over the last few days and the BBC has discussed it with members of the theatre community, it would be wrong if they didn't. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Apr 9, 2023 17:51:47 GMT
She needs to do the same on screen. And do a feature to explain how audiences should behave. Twitter apologies aren't enough I will be massively disappointed if This Morning doesn't address it, considering the scale of the issue over the last few days and the BBC has discussed it with members of the theatre community, it would be wrong if they didn't. This Morning/ITV ignore/cover up plenty when it comes to their presenters so I wouldn't hold your breath. |
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Post by shady23 on Apr 9, 2023 18:36:17 GMT
That news article is hilarious for all the wrong reasons
"A woman has claimed three security workers 'dragged' her partner out of the Palace Theatre after he 'waved his arms' during a performance in The Bodyguard musical"
I'm sure the real story is a little different!
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Post by theatreliker on Apr 9, 2023 18:37:47 GMT
I'm seeing The Bodyguard in a few weeks and plan to scream through My Heart Will Go On During the final number.
Is that allowed?
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Post by richey on Apr 9, 2023 18:39:13 GMT
I'm seeing The Bodyguard in a few weeks and plan to scream through My Heart Will Go On During the final number. Is that allowed? you'll have a long wait |
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Post by capybara on Apr 9, 2023 18:41:48 GMT
That news article is hilarious for all the wrong reasons "A woman has claimed three security workers 'dragged' her partner out of the Palace Theatre after he 'waved his arms' during a performance in The Bodyguard musical" I'm sure the real story is a little different! I get the feeling that pissed up audience was dead set on ‘pushing boundaries’ and seeing how much they could get away with, egged on by This Morning and the original MEN review. The same morons who were out marching during the first lockdown. Big babies who think they’re railing against some sort of system when actually they’re just very sad individuals. Desperate article from the MEN again. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 9, 2023 18:42:40 GMT
Anyone thinks that This Morning will do a segment on how to behave in the theatre is kidding themselves, it's not that sort of programme.
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Post by shady23 on Apr 9, 2023 18:54:07 GMT
This tweet made me chuckle
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Post by theatrefan62 on Apr 10, 2023 11:33:46 GMT
Hannah Waddingham tweeted supporting Alison, that's very disappointing.
Plenty of replies under Alison tweets saying it's OK to sing along and 'just they try and stop me'
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Post by Jon on Apr 10, 2023 11:35:28 GMT
Hannah Waddingham tweeted supporting Alison, that's very disappointing. Plenty of replies under Alison tweets saying it's OK to sing along and 'just they try and stop me' I do think Alison is being piled on, she's apologised and therefore we should move on. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 10, 2023 11:38:42 GMT
I genuinely hate ATG and I think it’s a shame the pandemic didn’t put them out of business. Making thousands of people unemployed and hundreds of dark theatres isn't exactly a good thing... |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Apr 10, 2023 11:53:23 GMT
Hannah Waddingham tweeted supporting Alison, that's very disappointing. Plenty of replies under Alison tweets saying it's OK to sing along and 'just they try and stop me' I do think Alison is being piled on, she's apologised and therefore we should move on. I agree and also she wasn't the only one to say it so it isn't fair she took the brunt. BUT that doesn't change my surprise and disappointment to see performers supporting the opinion or the number of people saying she was in the right. |
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Post by kyvai on Apr 10, 2023 13:48:07 GMT
Reading Hannah Waddingham’s tweet (wanted to call her Anna Paddington then after her jokes at the Oliviers!) it reads that she is supporting Alison Hammond apologising, not condoning the original messaging that disruptive behaviour at the theatre is OK. Alison Hammond’s apology reads fairly sincerely, that she was ignorant and wrong and regrets her part in this.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Apr 10, 2023 14:35:33 GMT
I'm concerned about the mixture of alcohol and theatre etiquette. The use of glassware instead of plastic cups is troublesome as well. I was at a recent performance where the group next to me had two champagnes each and while they were emptied during the performance, became musical instruments for the audience members. I said something and they apologized, but why did it happening to begin with?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 10, 2023 14:57:03 GMT
I can’t believe people are willing to pay the prices for drinks in theatres. Maybe one as a treat, but whole bottles of wine? Crazy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2023 15:25:30 GMT
I can’t believe people are willing to pay the prices for drinks in theatres. Maybe one as a treat, but whole bottles of wine? Crazy. I usually buy a bottle as it's cheaper than getting 1 glass pre-show and 1 glass in the interval - especially with ATG discount 30 minutes before the show. They usually allow me to poor what I want pre-show and then put the bottle in the fridge for the interval. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2023 15:26:21 GMT
I'm concerned about the mixture of alcohol and theatre etiquette. The use of glassware instead of plastic cups is troublesome as well. I was at a recent performance where the group next to me had two champagnes each and while they were emptied during the performance, became musical instruments for the audience members. I said something and they apologized, but why did it happening to begin with? I haven't seen any glass in the ATG Manchester venues, even if ordering Prosecco to the seat, the staff poor it into plastic cups in front of you and take the glass away. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 10, 2023 15:56:07 GMT
I can’t believe people are willing to pay the prices for drinks in theatres. Maybe one as a treat, but whole bottles of wine? Crazy. I usually buy a bottle as it's cheaper than getting 1 glass pre-show and 1 glass in the interval - especially with ATG discount 30 minutes before the show. They usually allow me to poor what I want pre-show and then put the bottle in the fridge for the interval. How much is a bottle? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2023 16:03:06 GMT
I usually buy a bottle as it's cheaper than getting 1 glass pre-show and 1 glass in the interval - especially with ATG discount 30 minutes before the show. They usually allow me to poor what I want pre-show and then put the bottle in the fridge for the interval. How much is a bottle? It was just over £20 for a bottle of Rose and they were charging £10 for a large glass. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 10, 2023 17:10:04 GMT
I could swear the opera house in Manc were charging £30 for a bottle.
Being a saddo I just went onto the ATG at seat service website for The Bodyguard tonight and on that you can’t buy a bottle.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2023 17:25:10 GMT
I could swear the opera house in Manc were charging £30 for a bottle. Being a saddo I just went onto the ATG at seat service website for The Bodyguard tonight and on that you can’t buy a bottle. I think it was just over £8 for a small can of wine. When I was there a couple of weeks back it was £25 for a bottle of rose and a programme - that is with ATG discount, so would be closer to £30 without discount. |
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