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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2016 9:43:02 GMT
It is largely the off-duty stewards though. They seem to have forgotten the school trip maxim of "you're not in your uniform but you're still representing the school", and either don't realise or don't care how identifiable they are. I don't usually go to opening or closing performances, but I still wince when I see one of them without their tabard. Some of them are just as bad at other theatres too, it's extremely annoying. Exactly. They also make sure EVERYONE knows how SUPER IMPORTANT THEY ARE as Stewards. (Conversely if I ever visited one of my theatres as an off duty usher I did my damn best to pretend I didn't work there  ) On one hand, yes the theatre relies on you as volunteers and that's all very lovely. On the other, you aren't God, kindly stop acting like it. |
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Post by peggs on Mar 1, 2016 13:00:42 GMT
It is largely the off-duty stewards though. They seem to have forgotten the school trip maxim of "you're not in your uniform but you're still representing the school", and either don't realise or don't care how identifiable they are. I don't usually go to opening or closing performances, but I still wince when I see one of them without their tabard. Some of them are just as bad at other theatres too, it's extremely annoying. Exactly. They also make sure EVERYONE knows how SUPER IMPORTANT THEY ARE as Stewards. (Conversely if I ever visited one of my theatres as an off duty usher I did my damn best to pretend I didn't work there ) On one hand, yes the theatre relies on you as volunteers and that's all very lovely. On the other, you aren't God, kindly stop acting like it. In fairness there is a mix as I guess there is everywhere, I've been in queues with off duty stewards who turned up early and joined the queue like everybody else and were lovely and then I've run up against those who weren't. I think as a groundling the Globe can be a bit hit or miss as if you have a large talking group, or run up against people who are plain obnoxious it can have quite a big impact, alternatively you can meet like people and have a great day out. It's true for all theatre and seating of course just standing and queuing seems to increase the impact felt. |
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Post by Coated on Mar 2, 2016 1:46:45 GMT
Thanks for reminding me how much I dislike the groundling malarkey. Particularly since there is always that one (usually not short) person who decides to stand in front of you 2 seconds before the performance starts. And with in front I mean about 1.5 inches away from your gritted teeth.
Spatially unaware patrons would ideally be encouraged to avoid all theatres, but should be outlawed for unreserved standing....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2016 8:29:01 GMT
Exactly. They also make sure EVERYONE knows how SUPER IMPORTANT THEY ARE as Stewards. (Conversely if I ever visited one of my theatres as an off duty usher I did my damn best to pretend I didn't work there ) On one hand, yes the theatre relies on you as volunteers and that's all very lovely. On the other, you aren't God, kindly stop acting like it. In fairness there is a mix as I guess there is everywhere, I've been in queues with off duty stewards who turned up early and joined the queue like everybody else and were lovely and then I've run up against those who weren't. I think as a groundling the Globe can be a bit hit or miss as if you have a large talking group, or run up against people who are plain obnoxious it can have quite a big impact, alternatively you can meet like people and have a great day out. It's true for all theatre and seating of course just standing and queuing seems to increase the impact felt. I agree, and in my original comment I did say I didn't want to tar them all with the same brush (there were equally obnoxious non-stewards too) and likewise the same happens in all day seat queues. Linked to that, can we have a 'no drama school types being uber stagey in a day seat queue' clause? I rarely day seat in London now but in New York I was a magnet for the most STAGEY teens/twenty somethings LOUDLY telling everyone how much they knew about theatre. And of course with day seats you often end up sat next to them in the evening. Weirdly the exception was Hamilton, which perhaps says luck doesn't shine on the stagey |
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Post by peggs on Mar 2, 2016 14:16:01 GMT
In fairness there is a mix as I guess there is everywhere, I've been in queues with off duty stewards who turned up early and joined the queue like everybody else and were lovely and then I've run up against those who weren't. I think as a groundling the Globe can be a bit hit or miss as if you have a large talking group, or run up against people who are plain obnoxious it can have quite a big impact, alternatively you can meet like people and have a great day out. It's true for all theatre and seating of course just standing and queuing seems to increase the impact felt. I agree, and in my original comment I did say I didn't want to tar them all with the same brush (there were equally obnoxious non-stewards too) and likewise the same happens in all day seat queues. Yes emicardiff sorry didn't mean to imply you were  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2016 14:34:08 GMT
Oh don't worry peggs didn't take offence!
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Post by mrtumnus on Mar 2, 2016 22:24:08 GMT
Restricted view seats that force the occupant to interfere with the view of those behind. Theatre's responsibility this one not the person who buys the cheap seat.
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Post by d'James on Mar 2, 2016 22:30:36 GMT
Restricted view seats that force the occupant to interfere with the view of those behind. Theatre's responsibility this one not the person who buys the cheap seat. So true. The Upper Circle's rail at the Palladium is particularly bad. Theatre can be so expensive I just think it's offensive that you have to put up with bad sight lines because you're not rich enough. Of course most theatres were built ages ago and new theatres are better. |
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Post by aloneandloveless on Mar 5, 2016 1:12:17 GMT
Can we electrocute the super self-indulgent who feel the need to announce to their entire row how well they know the cast? I don't care if you and Bradley Jaden had a moment in a public toilet in Brighton back in the summer of 06, I'm just here to watch the show thank you very much.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2016 10:04:39 GMT
Babies at non-baby productions. In the last week I've had two screaming babies at 'adult' shows (not THAT kind of adult show...) I mean I get that childcare is a nightmare but really do you think your baby is happy at the loud/crowded/way past their bedtime theatre?
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Post by theatremiss on Mar 7, 2016 12:48:25 GMT
Babies at non-baby productions. In the last week I've had two screaming babies at 'adult' shows (not THAT kind of adult show...) I mean I get that childcare is a nightmare but really do you think your baby is happy at the loud/crowded/way past their bedtime theatre? Good grief! |
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Post by Coated on Mar 8, 2016 0:20:49 GMT
Sniffling. Stop it. I get it, the show is sad. That doesn't mean I have to listen to your teary snot travelling up and down your nasal passage. Get a tissue or let it run free. Quietly. Make sure to wipe your face thoroughly before the lights go on and we'll all be happy.
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