The biggest reason is, we want you and everyone in the room to be able to enjoy the show, undisturbed. We've all scowled at someone in the cinema who's phone goes off at a crucial moment, it's the same for a live show.
We require you to turn it off completely, or set it to silent and put it away.
Other reasons:
- We can't tell if customers are recording the show unless phones are turned off and put away, it's illegal to film a show, it is piracy.
- Every time you check your phone or go to text, the phone screen lights up like a Christmas tree. This is distracting to the acts and those around and behind you.
This only applies during the show, you have plenty of time before, during intervals, and after the show to check & use your phone.
If you need to use your phone whilst the show is on, please simply leave the auditorium to do so.