Cate Blanchett asks theatre audience to stop filming during show
Cate Blanchett has asked people in a theatre audience to put their phones away during performances, according to BBC Entertainment. The report describes her as the latest star to make such a request, but does not specify the production, venue, date of the performance or what prompted the appeal.
Cate Blanchett has asked a theatre audience to stop filming during a show, according to BBC Entertainment.
The report says the actress is the latest star to ask fans to put their phones away during performances. It does not provide further details about the performance or the circumstances of the request.
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