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'Things were being thrown at us!' Is booing at the theatre actually a good thing? by Arifa Akbar

It is one of the most electrifying and unsettling sounds in theatre. Should we be encouraging crowds to do it more? Experts tell us about booing's origins " and actors remember being on the receiving end of audience outrage Panto season is just about over and we've booed the baddies to our hearts' content. But as the curtain falls on this distinctive sound until next Christmas, should we consider jeering more often?…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06AM on January 15, 2024

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