Cate Blanchett asks London audience to stop recording her play
Cate Blanchett asked patrons at the National Theatre in London to stop filming her performance of Electra/Persona on Friday.
Request made during curtain call
The actress addressed the crowd directly while sharing a video on Instagram. She explained that recording spoils the experience for subsequent groups of people who wish to be present. Blanchett acknowledged that filming the curtain call is flattering but asked for it to stop.
Play details and cast
The production runs at the Lyttelton Theatre until October 10. Nina Hoss stars alongside Blanchett in a piece written and directed by Benedict Andrews. The two actresses alternate roles each night based on a coin toss.
Source of the video
A clip of the request was shared on social media on Friday. Variety reported on the interaction following the actress's public appeal to the audience.
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