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Post by nickel1997 on Jan 31, 2024 17:29:08 GMT
I went to see the final performance of Next to Normal at the Donmar in October - Woman sat one person away from me walks in with a glass of white and a glass of red. In the first act she was perfectly well behaved, during the second act I start to hear the man next to me telling her off and I look over and she is threatening to throw her wine glass at the stage. The guy next to me managed to get her to stop, but she proceeded to put her legs up on the barrier in front so she was lying in the chair whilst loudly talking (this was about 20 minutes from the end). We all shh her so she decides to leave, after she got out the row, and walked towards standing she proceeded to fall flat on her face! Ushers then came over and removed her from the auditorium, what a wonderful way to end the run!
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Post by peggysue on Jan 31, 2024 18:03:54 GMT
I would have had a lovely afternoon watching The Mousetrap in Sunderland today but at least half the audience were coughing (nearly full house so that’s a lot of people). Also the man next to me obviously had the noisiest sweet wrappers ever. It wasn’t even just the odd one. Thankfully he had eaten most of them before the interval. Security staff should search for wrapped sweets as well as for liquids when coming in! Anyway the play was very good thankfully.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 1, 2024 21:44:25 GMT
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Post by sfsusan on Feb 1, 2024 21:56:08 GMT
Didn't there used to be a way to delete your own post? |
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Post by sfsusan on Feb 1, 2024 22:02:39 GMT
At The Hill of California yesterday several people arrived late... I suspect the 7pm start time will mean this happens a lot. I think they should not let late people come in until the interval, but I might just need more coffee. I was surprised how empty the theatre was until about five minutes before curtain. I agree that people came in at the very last minute, including after the play had started. This despite signs saying latecomers would not be admitted. |
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Post by lynette on Feb 1, 2024 22:16:38 GMT
Different start times are a pain. Should be a law; evening 7.30, afternoon 2.30.
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 1, 2024 22:20:02 GMT
Different start times are a pain. Should be a law; evening 7.30, afternoon 2.30. That would mean evening performances of several Wagner operas wouldn't end until after midnight! |
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Post by staggerstag on Feb 2, 2024 1:31:51 GMT
Before the show, I have heard , while waiting in various security bag-check lines, the following comments from other patrons :
"My knives are inside my coat"
"I haven't got any bombs"
"He's got terrorist written all over him" (said sarcastically by one patron about another within earshot of the security person)
and more.
Completely needless and in extremely bad taste. I've heard different security guards reply to such comments with variants of "Would you say that at an airport?" Others just don't reply, probably having heard such comments many times before.
The thing of it is, people who make these stupid comments probably think they are being witty or edgy or are the first patron to ever think of saying such a thing - or all three.
They really are out of order.
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Post by sph on Feb 2, 2024 1:49:07 GMT
Before the show, I have heard , while waiting in various security bag-check lines, the following comments from other patrons : "My knives are inside my coat" "I haven't got any bombs" "He's got terrorist written all over him" (said sarcastically by one patron about another within earshot of the security person) and more. Completely needless and in extremely bad taste. I've heard different security guards reply to such comments with variants of "Would you say that at an airport?" Others just don't reply, probably having heard such comments many times before. The thing of it is, people who make these stupid comments probably think they are being witty or edgy or are the first patron to ever think of saying such a thing - or all three. They really are out of order. There's an astonishing amount of people in this world who go about their lives under the impression that they're funny. Ask anyone in a customer-facing job and they will tell you that the public make the same naff, overdone jokes every day. Making jokes at security checkpoints is especially stupid though. |
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Post by ladidah on Feb 2, 2024 8:17:11 GMT
Before the show, I have heard , while waiting in various security bag-check lines, the following comments from other patrons : "My knives are inside my coat" "I haven't got any bombs" "He's got terrorist written all over him" (said sarcastically by one patron about another within earshot of the security person) and more. Completely needless and in extremely bad taste. I've heard different security guards reply to such comments with variants of "Would you say that at an airport?" Others just don't reply, probably having heard such comments many times before. The thing of it is, people who make these stupid comments probably think they are being witty or edgy or are the first patron to ever think of saying such a thing - or all three. They really are out of order. That is shocking. The security team are just doing their job. |
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Post by alece10 on Feb 2, 2024 12:05:09 GMT
Believe me they do say it at airports
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Post by longinthetooth on Feb 2, 2024 12:48:21 GMT
At The King and I matinee yesterday, a child not much more than a toddler burbling and chatting throughout the show (so much so that the couple sitting in front asked to be moved), culminating in an almighty seat-kicking tantrum in Act 2. To their credit, the parent did immediately take out said child, but the theatre website specifically states that "children under the age of 5 cannot be admitted to the theatre", and this kid was clearly well under that.
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Post by Jon on Feb 2, 2024 14:06:41 GMT
Before the show, I have heard , while waiting in various security bag-check lines, the following comments from other patrons : "My knives are inside my coat" "I haven't got any bombs" "He's got terrorist written all over him" (said sarcastically by one patron about another within earshot of the security person) and more. Completely needless and in extremely bad taste. I've heard different security guards reply to such comments with variants of "Would you say that at an airport?" Others just don't reply, probably having heard such comments many times before. The thing of it is, people who make these stupid comments probably think they are being witty or edgy or are the first patron to ever think of saying such a thing - or all three. They really are out of order. Am I cruel for thinking that anyone that makes that sort of joke should be escorted out or put in a hold for a few hours, would stop them making jokes like that ASAP |
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Post by lynette on Feb 2, 2024 16:58:37 GMT
Different start times are a pain. Should be a law; evening 7.30, afternoon 2.30. That would mean evening performances of several Wagner operas wouldn't end until after midnight! Serves ‘em right. Anything that goes on after 10.30 is self indulgent ( Tom Stoppard from The Real Inspector Hound, a theatre Bible ) |
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 2, 2024 23:18:17 GMT
That would mean evening performances of several Wagner operas wouldn't end until after midnight! Serves ‘em right. Anything that goes on after 10.30 is self indulgent ( Tom Stoppard from The Real Inspector Hound, a theatre Bible ) I was thinking more of the effect it would have on those us living outside London, who would be unable to get home afterwards. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 3, 2024 2:45:30 GMT
I was at a show this week and I was behind a middle aged man and his mother. He had Down's syndrome and was clearly very excited at being in a theatre.
He started conducting along with the overture and his mother did seek to calm him as best she could. He continued to be physical with his enjoyment of everything.
This could have been disruptive but actually his love for the music and the story was so palpable that I was completely able to overlook it.
Sometimes what might appear to be bad behaviour is just enthusiasm and passion that just can't be controlled as easily.
It wasn't a relaxed performance (that wasn't an option) but it didn't really disrupt in any serious way and made me realise that I can be too intolerant at times.
I was thrilled he loved the show so much. He was conducting in time with the music. He was living his best life. Long may he continue to enjoy theatre like that.
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Post by ceebee on Feb 3, 2024 8:39:09 GMT
I was at a show this week and I was behind a middle aged man and his mother. He had Down's syndrome and was clearly very excited at being in a theatre. He started conducting along with the overture and his mother did seek to calm him as best she could. He continued to be physical with his enjoyment of everything. This could have been disruptive but actually his love for the music and the story was so palpable that I was completely able to overlook it. Sometimes what might appear to be bad behaviour is just enthusiasm and passion that just can't be controlled as easily. It wasn't a relaxed performance (that wasn't an option) but it didn't really disrupt in any serious way and made me realise that I can be too intolerant at times. I was thrilled he loved the show so much. He was conducting in time with the music. He was living his best life. Long may he continue to enjoy theatre like that. I have watched the young man with Down's Syndrome next door to me grow up, and he frequently makes me smile with his expressive manner. The key is to connect - with people or surroundings. Undoubtedly he can be hard work for his ageing parents, but I've seen the joy on his face reacting to music or simple circumstance. There is much we can learn from such openness and innocence. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 3, 2024 17:48:46 GMT
I was at a show this week and I was behind a middle aged man and his mother. He had Down's syndrome and was clearly very excited at being in a theatre. He started conducting along with the overture and his mother did seek to calm him as best she could. He continued to be physical with his enjoyment of everything. This could have been disruptive but actually his love for the music and the story was so palpable that I was completely able to overlook it. Sometimes what might appear to be bad behaviour is just enthusiasm and passion that just can't be controlled as easily. It wasn't a relaxed performance (that wasn't an option) but it didn't really disrupt in any serious way and made me realise that I can be too intolerant at times. I was thrilled he loved the show so much. He was conducting in time with the music. He was living his best life. Long may he continue to enjoy theatre like that. What a lovely post |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 3, 2024 17:49:51 GMT
I was at a show this week and I was behind a middle aged man and his mother. He had Down's syndrome and was clearly very excited at being in a theatre. He started conducting along with the overture and his mother did seek to calm him as best she could. He continued to be physical with his enjoyment of everything. This could have been disruptive but actually his love for the music and the story was so palpable that I was completely able to overlook it. Sometimes what might appear to be bad behaviour is just enthusiasm and passion that just can't be controlled as easily. It wasn't a relaxed performance (that wasn't an option) but it didn't really disrupt in any serious way and made me realise that I can be too intolerant at times. I was thrilled he loved the show so much. He was conducting in time with the music. He was living his best life. Long may he continue to enjoy theatre like that. I have watched the young man with Down's Syndrome next door to me grow up, and he frequently makes me smile with his expressive manner. The key is to connect - with people or surroundings. Undoubtedly he can be hard work for his ageing parents, but I've seen the joy on his face reacting to music or simple circumstance. There is much we can learn from such openness and innocence. Great post |
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Post by CG on the loose on Feb 3, 2024 23:02:02 GMT
I went to see the final performance of Next to Normal at the Donmar in October - Woman sat one person away from me walks in with a glass of white and a glass of red. In the first act she was perfectly well behaved, during the second act I start to hear the man next to me telling her off and I look over and she is threatening to throw her wine glass at the stage. The guy next to me managed to get her to stop, but she proceeded to put her legs up on the barrier in front so she was lying in the chair whilst loudly talking (this was about 20 minutes from the end). We all shh her so she decides to leave, after she got out the row, and walked towards standing she proceeded to fall flat on her face! Ushers then came over and removed her from the auditorium, what a wonderful way to end the run! I was a couple of seats along from you ... the disturbance not as severe for me until shortly before she left, when I was more than happy to stand and facilitate her swift if noisy exit. I admit I'd forgotten about it until I read your post, the off stage drama completely overshadowed by my memories of all I saw on stage. |
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Post by bigredapple on Feb 7, 2024 23:39:30 GMT
2nd preview of Dorian Grey tonight
Jesus. f***ing. Christ. What is wrong with people
In my immediate sightline, 3 people with their phones out recording various parts of the show, not at all sneakily. And not a word from any FOH to them?
Plus a few Germans in front who had to whisper to each other every other minute, and then in the middle of the show stood up to go for a piss, making everyone in the row move for them (as they were furthest away from the aisle)
Just sit down and shut up? It’s not that hard.
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Post by aingidh on Feb 7, 2024 23:52:14 GMT
The woman in front of me at JCS tonight appeared to have an exorcism when Ian McIntosh hit the high note in Gethsemane, raising her arms up at the stage and gasping.
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Post by happysooz2 on Feb 8, 2024 0:02:42 GMT
Exorcism or orgasm?
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Post by seasider on Feb 25, 2024 8:29:45 GMT
My wife and I were at the matinee of Matilda yesterday. Given that it is a family friendly show we were prepared for some noise in the audience but almost all the children there were very well behaved and enjoying the show.
Unfortunately there were two young girls behind us who chatted constantly through the second half to the extent that we couldn’t hear the performers.
Eventually we both turned round at the same time - so it must have been a particularly bad moment - and shushed them.
The two mothers who were sitting in the row behind them (?) told us very loudly not to tell their children to be quiet. Apparently they were simply having fun and I was an idiot and they then told their children to make even more noise if they wanted to. All this obviously causing even more disruption to everyone sitting around them.
I don’t blame the children, I blame parents who obviously don’t want to teach their children how to behave in a theatre and who have no consideration or respect for others.
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