There was much ado about Mr. Cumberbatch being in the theatre version of Hamlet. I think he implored people to not use their phone during the performance (I think in the sense of filming him as opposed to taking calls and chatting with loved ones!). But anyhoo, when you're trying to control such crowds it is probably nigh impossible. Much like Beyoncé's tremendous crash down the stairs when she did a live rendition of 'Ring The Alarm', she begged the audience to not YouTube it- I don't think that worked out very well...
I read online that Nicole Kidman who was in her own live show had a completely different perception (see photo).
She is reported to have said that there's much to appreciate because people have paid a lot of money to see the play she's in, they've taken the transport to travel all the way to the theatre. She just wants to give people a good show!
She didn't notice any bad behaviour. And when she was informed there were noisy late comers, she replied 'I didn't even hear it.'
So it goes to show, that it really depends on where you're putting your focus!
Not at all to disparage Benedict (although not quite yet a 'Cumberb*tch' I did love his Oscar worthy performance in The Imitation Game!), and I can only imagine how disruptive fans with phones could be, however, he probably would've had a much more aligned time if he had let that go and focused on the much that there was to appreciate. The wonderful opportunity to perform for a live audience, an incredibly popular show, people eager and wanting very much to see him. So much greatness there!
The same goes with you and your life situations. There is so much to find wonderful at any point in time, but if you're trying to control the uncontrollable (i.e. anyone outside of yourself) you'll be in for a rough show.
Focus on you, your 'performance' and all the goodies there are in your vicinity and you too could be like 'Hindi Sad Diamonds' Moulin Rouge Nicole!!!
All is fun!!!
Happy theatre-ing!!!
Lots of love, Nick Xxx
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