Is it OK to use your phone in the theatre? It’s a no from Rosamund Pike, now tell us what you think

‘Rosamund Pike was unprofessional’: Readers split over theatre texting call-out

Rosamund Pike criticized an audience member for texting during Inter Alia, splitting readers on theatre etiquette versus legitimate emergency or caregiving needs. The debate exposes tensions on smartphone dependence and social responsibility, with no clear consensus on whether context justifies phone use during live performance.