Irish Examiner view: Keep quiet

Performance noise

Smartphones are a common sight nowadays at concerts and live events. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

At a recent performance of The Bodyguard musical in Manchester, some members of the audience were removed for singing along with the performers. 

“Rowdy theatregoers loudly singing along with ‘I Will Always Love You’ are dragged out” was one headline.