Rosamund Pike criticises audience member for texting during West End play

After a Saturday performance of Inter Alia, Rosamund Pike returned to the stage at Wyndham’s theatre in London and addressed the audience after the final bows. "I just wanted to say for anyone going to the theatre, it’s a huge thing that we’re trying to give you.

I am trying to tell you a story, and I’m feeling you, and I hope you’re feeling me too," she said. She pointed to a section of the audience and added, "Somebody was texting in this part. You know who you are and I’m not going to single you out." She continued, "Maybe it was very important, and maybe you’re a doctor, and you’re saving someone’s life, and I hope you are, but we do see these, we do feel them.

I’ve got you, I feel like I’ve got to hold you all, so when I feel that and see it, it’s hard." The remarks drew a round of applause; one audience member had assumed Pike was returning for a solo ovation before she gestured for people to sit down and listen.

United Kingdom, London

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