Cate Blanchett asks audience to stop ‘spoiling’ National Theatre show by filming
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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During her acclaimed run in the dual production Electra/Persona at London's Lyttelton Theatre, 57-year-old Australian actress Cate Blanchett has made a public appeal to theatre-goers regarding audience conduct. The internationally renowned performer expressed concern about patrons filming scenes during performances, which she argues diminishes the live theatrical experience for fellow audience members and compromises the artistic integrity of the production. Her request highlights the ongoing tension between digital culture and traditional theatre etiquette.
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