Phones are usually frowned upon in the theatre but in these days when every OMG moment winds up on social media, it seems natural that a mind-blowing theatre show would be tweet-worthy.
That’s why Bromley’s Churchill Theatre hosted its first Tweet Seats yesterday with members of the audience (a trio of bloggers on this occasion) not just allowed to post their updates on social media during the show but actively encouraged.
The up-shot was an amusing companion to what happened on stage, and we can't quite work out if it's funnier if you know the show or you don't.
The show was Avenue Q, the multi-award winning Jim Henson-esque comedy musical puppet show that’s definitely not for kids.
It’s at The Churchill until Saturday.
Here’s the highlights from the first Tweet Seat:
We are ready to get our Tweet on with @AvenueQUKTour we have some tweet seats for the first time! Follow #WhatTheFuzz for updates!
— Churchill Theatre (@The_Churchill) September 8, 2015
Things got underway with pre-show selfies, naturally.
This has totally made my year @AvenueQUKTour @The_Churchill #WhatTheFuzz pic.twitter.com/NJULTHh3Bx
— Holly (@holly_b83) September 8, 2015
Impressive cast? Check.
Stephen Arden and Richard Lowe really are a fantastic pair! @AvenueQUKTour are lucky to have them. #IfYouWereGay #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
When the actors have scenes between two of their own characters you realise exactly how talented they are! #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
Early show relationship tension
I see a cute inter monster couple forming!! @AvenueQUKTour #whattgefuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
Cue flirty bears. Not every show you get that.
First appearance for the @BadIdea_Bears! I met them earlier... I think they were flirting with me... #WhatTheFuzz pic.twitter.com/VIfEco5jkV
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
Sorry, what?
Actually dying with laughter..... you can't put your finger there!!! @AvenueQUKTour #whatthefuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
Fair to say the characters made a big impression
Ahhh Kate monster is so cute!!!! I just want to get her drunk.....oh wait!! #WhatTheFuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
They’re puppets, but probably not the kind you’ll want to take kids to see.
The internet is for porn.......sorry tweeting!!! #WhatTheFuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
I'm not sure the audience were ready for this song... the internet is for what?! Richard Arden is a hilarious Trekkie! #PG13 #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
Says it all, really
It sucks to be you if not at @The_Churchill seeing @AvenueQUKTour #WhatTheFuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
The audience clearly loved the show
Members of the audience are actually crying right now... I'm just loving the @BadIdea_Bears choreography! #LoudAsTheHellYouWant #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
Ah, the interval. A perfect chance for some refreshments...
We are back up after the interval!!! I'm sure a cheeky wine is going to make it even more hilarious- not that it needs it #WhatTheFuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
We’ve all been there
Ohhhh akward- when the skank sees the ex....big cringe!!! @AvenueQUKTour #whatthefuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
Things got a little bit kinky
How is a puppet so sexual!!!!! #lucytheslut #what the fuzz @AvenueQUKTour
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
Interesting fact
Apparently Rod has an undescended testicle... or maybe I misheard? #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
It’s not just laughs
Fine Fine Line is a beautiful song. I'm sure there's a lot of people who can relate! Come and hear it @The_Churchill this week #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
There’s education too.
I actually learnt the word 'schadenfreude' at school in German class but @AvenueQUKTour taught me the meaning so much better 😂 #WhatTheFuzz
— Rochelle Bisson (@rochellebalboa) September 8, 2015
And it all came to end too soon
Noooooo don't end @AvenueQUKTour @The_Churchill #whatthefuzz
— MusicalTheatreMusing (@sarah_mcpartlan) September 8, 2015
The show was over but if those puppets’ aim was to brighten an evening, we’d say they nailed it.
I'm humming @AvenueQUKTour songs, and still on a high from having met the Bad Idea Bears at @The_Churchill! #WhatTheFuzz
— Emily (@cpfcrox) September 8, 2015
Avenue Q is at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, until Saturday. Go to atgtickets.com/bromley
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