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Originally Posted by Glice
Why is that disgusting? I go to quite a few plays and galleries, and more infrequently things like operas, I don't necessarily remember what I've watched or go because I'm a massive fan of the artist concerned. There's a lot of people - I suspect a majority of arts patrons - who go for the experience over anything.
I've possibly misunderstood what you're saying, so don't take this as me laying into you, but if people went to plays with the same sort of attitude as they do films, you'd overnight find a massive reduction in snobbery. It's a comparable experience, but only the very biggest plays make money (outside of London, I know London is very good) while a crap film will be watched by millions, in spite of everyone involved know it's crap (I'm thinking the Star Wars prequels).
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Absolutely. I don't see anything wrong with someone attending a show who doesn't really remember it.. because I'm part of the arts community and need to keep the attitude of 'any money is good money' in order to survive. There is a lot of snobbery but most if it is fairly earned.. The theatrical arts are supported almost enitrely by patrons, so it's no surprise that they are ready to boast about this when given the chance.
Also to be honest anyone attending local theatre at the moment is doing more for their economy than someone going to the movies.