If you could have a night out at the cinema, a live music gig or a theatre show, which would you prefer?

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I haven’t been on a proper night out for ages and I feel like I’m missing out. I am going to make an effort to do things I really enjoy and miss like the above. For me, I think I enjoy live music the most, followed by a good film at the cinema then a theatre show although I love them all.

Probably love music

Cinema is too similar to home

Live music - can’t beat a good boogie!

None of the above.

Theatre

Live music 100% no 1, then theatre close 2nd. Not so bothered with cinema as I prefer to watch films at home with easy access for loo and food and drink. We've got a big TV and I can sit there in my dressing gown and then roll into bed.

Music is the first choice (have dates in the diary as it's a priority); then theatre: cinema is not something I will make time for. I like cinema but it's ££ and rarely something I want/need to see on the big screen

Theatre first choice. Then live gig. Cinema I wouldn’t choose at all

Gig, with theatre a distant second. Never go to the cinema - have a projector/big screen at home, plus a comfortable sofa, wine and more importantly, no-one I haven't invited to be there with me.

Live music. There is more audience participation and collaboration than the other two.

Theatre probably but not boring stuff, then it would be Cinema. I hate live music events

Theatre for me, but live music for DH. We go to the cinema often anyway.

Our first baby is due in June, so we've got a weekend in London in Feb to see two plays, and DH is going again in March for two gigs. Squeezing a last few in to see us through for a while!

Live gig if it's any old gig and any old theatre. Wouldn't go for cinema as I'm not that into it.

Theatre. I can listen to music and watch films at home. I haven't actually been to the cinema since before the pandemic.

I went to an amateur dramatics comedy performance in our village hall this week and loved it. I went alone, it cost £10 and I had a wonderful time.

Being around community is really important.

Gig, as long as there's seats 😄

Assuming interest in the plot of all and liking the music - definitely the theatre. More to enjoy in the moment of the performance. I don't care much for concerts - too loud.

I love going to the theatre alone. I’m not that fussed about the cinema and prefer to go to gigs with friends, but a solo theatre trip is pretty special.

I’m fascinated by the enthusiasm for live music on this thread. I can see my local theatres, and obviously I know where the cinema is, but I hardly know how the music scene works. Are you talking about going to jazz clubs / concert halls / arena style gigs / folk sets in a dedicated pub? If I’d known it was so enjoyable, I’d have made more time for it!

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Usually theatre (only if it is a musical), then cinema. But would make an exception to go to see Abba Voyage in concert. Otherwise feel I'm too old now for the loud music at live gigs!

live gig for me every time

Theatre though it would have to be a musical!

Theatre, then gig

Theatre, then live music then cinema for me.

Theatre.

Cinema doesn’t really interest me. There is never anything interesting to see, just the usual generic / franchise Hollywood rubbish, and the places are always full of noisy kids who ruin everyone else’s enjoyment.