Should Danny and Sandy move seats?

Taffybiker

sarahlouise210 wrote: »

I see many shows at theatres all over the country and I have NEVER seen any screens depicting what is on stage ??? I have only ever seen screens at Arenas like Wembley etc .

I am happy to admit I haven't been to many theatres, whereas you would obviously know better than me since you are clearly much more of a theatre-goer, but the ones I've been to have all had screens. The Hammersmith Apollo and Birmingham NEC come to mind.

Cloudane

kormachameleon wrote: »

My husband was escorted out of the Royal Festival Hall when he changed to a better seat at the interval. I've seen others get in trouble for it too. Best not to.

I guess this, in contrast with people who have said that their places don't mind because the entertainer would prefer lots of people close to them etc, just goes to illustrate that how acceptable it is varies from one place to another.

It would therefore be advisable, if thinking about doing this, to know beforehand what their policy is and/or whether they turn a blind eye or take a hardline approach.

Coni

They could ask the person on the door if it's OK to move.:T

Cloudane

That would certainly be the most morally correct approach.

Of course, as I always find at work, it's usually easier to obtain forgiveness than to obtain permission! At the risk of greater repercussions if it fails.

Sheepster

FuzzyMoose wrote: »

The main argument against moving that I have seen can be summarized as "I would be jealous that you got a better deal than me"

Exactly!

Just move, and stuff the self righteous "tutters", they need to get a grip.

enricowilson

If say, ten minutes into the beginning of the performance, the seats are still empty, then 'yes'.

tryfive

scotsbob wrote: »

Well if it's ok to take seats they haven't paid for I guess they may as well steal some sweets and some programmes.
Maybe steal a few handbags and phones when the lights are down and no one is looking.
If they leave a few minutes before the end they might be able to steal a car from the car park as well.

Theft is theft no matter how you dress it up.

Excuse me?!

Go check your facts! Theft requires the intention of permenantly depriving someone of something.

That's the DEFINITION of it!

In the example given please explain exactly who you think was deprived of something, and what they were deprived of?! And do bear in mind it's quite clear that the couple in question wouldn't pay for the more expensive seats.

If the seats were empty, I say move to them... (As long as they're noone else's seats!)

tryfive

scotsbob wrote: »

Maybe you should.

http://www.nelsonthornes.com/aqagce/A2%20Sample%20material/business/AQA%20law.pdf

Try buying a standard ticket on a train and then occupy a first class seat and see how the law treats you. Doing the same in a theatre is no different.

scotsbob - did you actually BOTHER TO READ the contents of that PDF file?

If you actually check your facts, you'll find that there's nothing in there to even suggest what the two characters in our fictional example are guilty of theft.

Please read up on things before posting. Ignorance breeds ignorance.

highopes

If I'm on a long haul flight, and there are vacant seats next to me I wouldn't hesitate to spread out and use them, as I am sure, most people would. Surely there is no difference in taking these seats, or theatre seats???

hightownlady

If I've paid extra as a treat for better seats it seems unfair that others can sit in them for a fraction of the price. I've been at shows and concerts where this seems to be a deliberate practice, people buy the cheapest tickets with the intention to move to more expensive seats just before the performance begins, making it awkward for a genuine late arrival. Also people have insisted in sitting in seats I've paid for but ill friends haven't filled so I used them for our coats, until people literally moved them away and sat there! Personally I'd sit in the seats I paid for.