Gillian Anderson responds to backlash after telling ‘distracting’ fans to stop sitting in front row
Summary
Actor Gillian Anderson asked some fans not to sit repeatedly in the front row during her West End play because it distracts her performance. She later explained that she was speaking to longtime friends and asked the public to be mindful when attending the show in an intimate venue.Key Facts
- Gillian Anderson is performing in "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" in London’s West End.
- She told some fans they couldn’t keep sitting in the front row because it distracted her.
- The fans she spoke to were women she has known for over 20 years.
- Anderson asked theatergoers to be aware that front-row seating can be distracting in small venues.
- Other actors like Cate Blanchett and Rosamund Pike have also raised concerns about audience behavior disrupting performances.
- Issues raised include phone use, filming shows, texting, noise, and eating food during performances.
- Some actors have called for better theater etiquette to improve the live experience for performers and audiences.
- Theater audiences have also complained about distractions, such as a baby making noise during a show.
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