Solo theatre trip

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I'm recently single and going on my first solo theatre trip tomorrow night. It's a very small theatre and a niche show that I'm looking forward to, but just getting a little anxious as this is the first theatre trip I've done without a friend / partner.

Someone please tell me I'm being silly!

You’re being silly. I see at least 1 theatre show a week on my own.

I did it this week. It was fine. I also work in a theatre and see loads of people attending alone. Have a fabulous time.

It's fine to feel a bit different as it's a new experience for you, but it gets easier the more often you go somewhere on your own- I know 😊
You can do exactly as you wish, eat three tubs of ice cream if you choose. Have a great time and let us know how it goes 😁

Completely silly. You'll have a great time. Nobody else to consider, just you and what's happening on stage. Bliss.

Silly. When you’re there solo you’ll suddenly spot all the other people on their own. It’s a great solo activity.

Bloody love solo theatre trips. I live in London and see so much more than I would if I had to faff around finding friends who were free and had the money and same tastes, or going with DH and getting a babysitter. I particularly love not having to make conversation in the interval, always feel that breaks the spell a bit.

Literally nobody will be paying you any attention. The only thing I register about the people around me is whether they are too fidgety, too noisy or (if in front) too tall! Half of the time not watching the show is spent in toilet and refreshment queues anyway, so even people who did go with someone might be wandering about alone.

You’ll love it.

You're being silly 😉lots of people do solo theatre trips all the time. Enjoy.

I go to the opera solo a lot, and plenty of others are there doing the same thing! Relax and enjoy the show.

You're being silly, yes. Now that I think of it, I've never been to the theatre with another person - unless you could school trips as a child or the couple times I've taken the kids to a panto! No one likes theatre like I do and dc are too young still to justify the cost. It's wonderful. You get to enjoy and immerse yourself. There will be lots of people there by themselves. Enjoy!

Thanks for the head wobble! I'm trying to make myself excited about it by looking for somewhere to eat first. Going to treat myself to pie, mash and liquor - food of the gods!

I go to the theatre (and cinema) on my own all the time.

It’s tough feeling the single-ness after a break up, but people who are both in and not in relationships go to all sorts of things solo.

I hope the show is good!

Too right, I'd never go anywhere if I didn't go alone.

Where's the pie 'n mash shop, OP? haven't had that in ages.

@MrsDanversGlidesAgain in Greenwich. IN MY OPINION it's the best in London (IMO in capitals as that's a bold statement!).

Ah you'll have a great time! I often go on my own. I'm going to a show solo tonight actually! (Nw, not London sadly) The only awkward bit I find is when it's so close to starting and I am in my seat quietly, but others are still chatting just before the lights go down. It's only a couple of mins at most, but that's the only time I ever notice being solo. During the interval and before the show I'm always queuing for the loo, and during the actual performance obviously I'm quiet anyway, so I don't feel bothered about not having a pal to chat to. Sometimes afterwards I wish I could talk about it with someone immediately, but I either ring my bf or a friend on the drive back, or once home get on a Reddit thread for the show and have a good old discuss there. Have fun!

This is why I go on my own to things.

You'll be fine. Don't limit yourself.

It's lovely going on your own to the theatre. I love it.

It can be more sociable than you think, people often chat to you in the interval or you can just nosy in on their conversations.

I go to the theatre all the time by myself.

In fact I'm having a pre theatre meal right now before going to a musical.

It's fine loads of people do this.

You will probably run into me. I am often at the Greenwich Theatre, alone, and sometimes in that pie and mash shop. I love going to the theatre alone.

You’re being silly. A solo theatre trip is one of life’s great pleasures. There’s nothing nicer than doing as you please!

The other place that is really nice to go alone to is the Greenwich Picturehouse quite close to the theatre. Small screens.

I am married, btw, but I have always needed lots of time alone.

It's great - and no one spots you in the dark .

I like the sound of this fine pie and mash shop. Do they have any northern branches?

My dd goes to the theatre on her alone a lot.
It started when she was staying in student halls, during a place,ent, it far from London.
She's now back home but still regularly books local solo trips to the theatre. Many of her friends aren't interested in going or don't have the money, but she doesn't want to miss out.

Strictly saaaf London 😂

OP, solo is great! In my 20s, I would frequently deliberately book two seats and go alone. If I had the cash, I would have booked 9 and sat right in the centre, buffered from the world!

Thanks all, I'm looking forward to it now! Will report back and stop being silly. This is my first solo "date" ever and I know once I get one under my belt it'll be less scary.