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Ten Rules for Theatregoers |
Article Submitted by: Mike Shaw
Sunday, 03 January 2010
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Going to the theatre is fun for sure, but there need to be rules. Stick to these ten theatregoing commandments, and everyone will be happy. 1. Don't eat After spending good money on a London theatre break, the last thing people want to hear is you munching your way through a giant bag of Maltesers. And if you're going to drink, do it politely. Slurping from a plastic pint pot isn't going to win you any friends. 2. Turn your phone off Putting it on silent isn't good enough, because when it starts vibrating it will disturb people too. Just switch it off, and that way there's no danger of your 'hilarious' ringtone interrupting Hamlet's monologue. 3. Don't be late Is it really that hard to make sure you turn up on time? And the traffic isn't an excuse. Always assume that the roads are going to be bad and leave 20 minutes early. If you get to the theatre with time to spare, then that means you won't have to queue for 10 minutes for a programme and will be able to sit and enjoy a quiet pre-show drink. 4. Don't cheer celebrities If, for some reason, David Beckham starts cropping up in London shows, it won't mean he's more deserving than anyone else. That means don't applaud him just for walking on the stage. It's silly, makes the other actors feel uncomfortable and marks you out as an idiot. 5. Don't talk Nothing will spoil a theatre break in London like having to sit in front of someone who just doesn't know when to shut up. The occasional whisper is just about acceptable, but anything else is just rude. Is it really so important it can't wait until the interval? 6. Don't sing along Some shows have special singalong performances, and if that's your thing, then great. But if it's just a regular theatre production, keep your mouth closed. Nobody wants to hear your rendition of I Am What I Am. 7. Don't over-egg the laughter Well done for getting that joke in A Midsummer's Night Dream, but laughing extra loudly doesn't make people think you're clever, just a bit of a show off. 8. Keep your hands to yourself A little hand-holding is perfectly acceptable, but if full-on snogging is frowned upon at the cinema, it's positively banned at the theatre! Nothing puts you off the death of Romeo and Juliet than the sight of two people tasting eachothers' fillings. 9. Don't film the performance It's bad enough in the cinema, but filming in the theatre is unbelievable. Not only is it illegal, but it puts off the cast and irritates other audience members. Besides, the footage is going to be rubbish anyway and, really, well, it's just a bit weird isn't it? 10. Don't be too reserved It may seem contradictory, but don't get too bogged down with these rules and regulations. The theatre is supposed to be fun, and the traditional view of stuffed-shirt theatregoers is out of date. Enjoy yourself, but just remember that you're not in a Wetherspoons. Others around you may have waited a long time to take a London short break, and by being too uncouth or too reserved and boring you could be taking the shine off what should be a very special day for them. As an overall rule, think of others and you'll be just fine. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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Show and Stay offers the best London theatre breaks with hotel. Book your theatre break with us and choose from more than fifty of the best London shows.
Customers can visit the Show and Stay website for more information.
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