Would it be lame going to the theatre alone?

Greetings to all. Hope you're all well.

I was just wondering really whether people considered it a little lame and silly to be hopping off to the theatre alone? Basically, there's no female around to take (Thanks Yem) and if I told my mates I think I'd be mocked tirelessly. My best mate understands but he's a douche with money and doesn't have much lately and tbh I'm not paying for him to come with me- I'll feel like I'm using an agency.

There's a lovely production of Sweeney Todd on tommorrow and the attendances in my theatre are usually 400-500, with the back 4 or 5 rows empty.

Shall I go or not?

Regards.

Reply 1

scotttb

15

Go, you will not be the only person there alone.

Reply 2

thoyub

10

Its fine! Lots of people go to the theatre alone. There's so much stigma around doing things alone , its stupid.

Reply 3

SharminaSyeda

Why not you can buy whatever you want without having to share it or whatnot

Reply 4

therisenmitten

12

Do it!
I'm definitely going to start going to the theatre alone, most of my friends prefer to just watch tv.

Reply 5

Bubzeh

OP

3

Thanks guys.

The Theatre has just a marvelous feel around it. Walking in, checking the stage out, sitting in your seat and feeling the atmosphere build. I do love the cinema too.

It's just, I've never done it alone so... It's a big step... Hmm..

Reply 6

therisenmitten

12

Original post by Bubzeh

Thanks guys.

The Theatre has just a marvelous feel around it. Walking in, checking the stage out, sitting in your seat and feeling the atmosphere build. I do love the cinema too.

It's just, I've never done it alone so... It's a big step... Hmm..

You've really encouraged me too. Looking up plays now :smile:

I think a lot of people go along because it's not like you can talk anyway, plus you sometimes get cheaper seats for being alone.

Get a drink from the bar and relax :wink:

Reply 7

audi_turbo

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Original post by Bubzeh

Thanks guys.

The Theatre has just a marvelous feel around it. Walking in, checking the stage out, sitting in your seat and feeling the atmosphere build. I do love the cinema too.

It's just, I've never done it alone so... It's a big step... Hmm..

If you don't do the things that you enjoy and want to do because there's nobody to go with you then you're simply holding yourself back.

Reply 8

Norton1

18

Only acceptable if you take opera glasses and act snootily towards the staff at all times.

Reply 9

Bubzeh

OP

3

Well... What a disaster that was... I went. I sat. I waited. The curtain was dragged back and there was a huge orchestra. IT WAS A MUSICAL. I was not happy at all.

Reply 10

tinkertailor

7

Original post by Bubzeh

Well... What a disaster that was... I went. I sat. I waited. The curtain was dragged back and there was a huge orchestra. IT WAS A MUSICAL. I was not happy at all.