Have You?

[jennyjoan]

Have you ever gone to a show on your own. I haven't but I'd like to see a certain person and I just would just like to go - you know - no fuss - "would you like to go - to one friend and maybe another - Ach I'll see - I'll let you know etc".

Love this guy for his everything - what I "worry" about - if I was to go on my own - that I would see somebody I meet and have to tell them I'm on my own.

Anyway - have you done it.

[Mamyalynne]

A long time ago I did JJ.

[RichardSlade]

Have I ever gone to a gig on my own? Yes, I do it all the time! What's the problem?

[Canary42]

Yes, often. Most recent was on last Friday at Chichester Minerva Theatre.

[jennyjoan]

I'm afraid that people could think - Ach a wee desperado - billynomates LOL

[237SJ]

I go to see the Royal Ballet and ENB on my own because it's expensive and I can't expect people to come with me unless they love ballet and are expected to shell out upwards of eighty quid. There are always lots of singles there.

[bodeker]

Yes I have no problem going to a show or pictures by myself . I always think you are there to be entertained and it would annoy me greatly to have someone chatting to me during a performance .

[Canary42]

I will confess JJ, it felt awkward the first time I did it, but now it's a breeze.

[jno]

sure. Especially if it's something in the dark, like a play, who'd know anyway.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for your comments and I'm sure that if I get more positive comments - I will make this "momentous" decision.

[kvalidir]

Honestly JJ loads of people both old and young go on their own, no-one will think it odd at all. Just go and enjoy yourself x

[237SJ]

A few years ago I wanted to see Get On Up at the cinema with a friend. I couldn't make it due to work constraints. By the time I was available to go, my friend couldnt make it because he was working so I went on my own as the film only had 2 days to run. I was the only person in the cinema and had the whole place to myself. I actually felt quite vulnerable in there in the dark on my own but sometimes you have to do these things.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for that 237 - but oh no this will be a packed hall - I wouldn't like it on my own. You know I would just walk out - don't care what I would have paid.

But there have been many shows over the years that i would have loved to see but because of this hassle - hmmm with a variety of friends I have lucked out. I do need to be near the top near the stage to watch lipreading - so will suss the seating plan out over the next couple of days.

[kvalidir]

They should have priority seats for people who are deaf or hearing impaired JJ, my brother is deaf, if you enquire they'll tell you.x

[237SJ]

jj - I think you should just go for it. Don't miss out just because you don't want to go on your own.

[DarceyK123]

She's JJ do go.

I used to go to the theatre quite a lot and there were always people on their own there, not odd at all.

There are quite a few places I prefer to go on my own, as you say, it quite often easier.

But do be carefull getting home on your own if it's late.

[margarettom]

I often go to shows on my own. Lots of people do. But, I do usually go to matinees. If you are going in the evening, I agree with DarceyK123, make sure you are safe getting home.

[margarettom]

By the way, if you are looking for specific seats jj, make sure you book in plenty of time.

[Maydup]

If you ring the lovely people in the Box Office they can help find you a seat to lipread from. That first contact might help reassure you that a theatre is a welcoming place where no one is going to judge you for being there by yourself. You can do it JJ, please dont miss the show!

[rowanwitch]

If you meet someone you know just say hello, why would they think you were odd if you wanted to see something on your own. If they ask tell them you were fed up trying to coordinate trips and were not going to miss him because of the complexities of your friends diaries.
I usually try to get an aisle seat in the cinema btw, if I need to move it's more dignified.

[Gill1941]

I go everywhere on my own since my husband died. Don't see the problem.