If you haven’t yet
seen it, put Matilda the Musical at the top of your list of must see musicals.
I saw it two years
ago on my last day in London, and again on Friday night with Milly. It is
simply fantastic. The music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly perfectly capture that
Dahl cheekiness loved by generations of children.
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| Amazing set design by Rob Howell |
The children in
this show left me awestruck both in 2012 and on Friday; I find it amazing that
there can be a little army of ridiculously talented and adorable Matildas,
Bruces, Lavenders, Amandas, etc.
I find it equally
amazing that while these children are delivering faultless performances on the
stage, the adults in the stalls can be so lacking in any kind of respect or manners. We had a seriously dodgy group seated around us, inspiring me to
write a simple guide to theatre etiquette.
Courtney’s Guide to
Being the Perfect Theatregoer:
- If you are unable to sit quietly for 90 minute periods, stay home. Watch the film, listen to the soundtrack, whatever – no one cares if you talk through that.
- If you are unable to sit next to your lover without kissing, cuddling, or whispering sweet nothings, stay home. The people behind you can’t see the stage when you put your heads together, and I can guarantee they won’t be happy they shelled out £25+ to watch you canoodle.
- If you cannot listen to beautifully written songs without singing along, stay home. No one paid to hear you sing, lady. Idina Menzel you ain’t!
- If a trip to the theatre would not be complete without popcorn, ice cream, Malteasers and various other noisy packets, you’re lost. I think you were heading for the cinema. On your way, please.
- Finally, if you feel that your time is so valuable that you simply must leave before the curtain calls are over and the orchestra has finished playing, get some manners. It’s just so rude.
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