It’s not just Rosamund Pike who struggles with badly behaved theatre-goers. I was nearly beaten up by a hen party Rosamund Pike publicly shamed a disruptive audience member for texting during her play, highlighting a broader issue of bad theatre etiquette. The author shares a personal account of enduring a loud and distracting hen party during a musical, which escalated into a confrontational situation. Both experiences suggest a need for audience members to be more considerate or to reconsider attending performances if they cannot behave appropriately.

• Rosamund Pike publicly called out a theatre-goer for texting during a performance.
• The author experienced a disruptive hen party during a musical, with constant talking and noise.
• The disruptive behaviour included talking, laughing, and providing a running commentary throughout the show.
• Attempts to quiet the group were met with hostility, highlighting the lack of respect for performers and other audience members.
• The author suggests that individuals unable to appreciate theatre should refrain from attending, echoing advice to stay home.
• The article implies a widespread problem of declining audience etiquette in theatres.