What can debates over theatre etiquette tell us about human behaviour?
Expectations of silence and stillness can make it impossible for everyone to take part in theatre, says Kirsty Sedgman. Photo: Shutterstock
Arguments over what is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ audience behaviour rage on, but, says author and theatre etiquette expert Kirsty Sedgman, live performance offers a laboratory for figuring out what it means for people to be together in public spaces
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