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Tempest in the stalls as baby disrupts Kenneth Branagh RSC performance
Audience members said baby’s cooing and gurgling ruined Branagh’s return to the RSC after 30 years, with some seeking refunds
TL;DR
- A baby's noises disrupted a performance of The Tempest at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Audience members complained about the disturbance, with some seeking refunds.
- The mother and baby were asked to leave the auditorium for the second half.
- The RSC allows babes-in-arms but has policies for disruptive behavior.
- Kenneth Branagh's return to the RSC after 30 years was marked by this incident.