tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-397132975740518382.post8280454497762268601..comments2023-08-08T04:47:33.247-07:00Comments on Arlene's Leonard Cohen Scrapbook: Leonard Cohen Opening Concert in Austin, October 31.12 - Preliminary ReportArlene Dick (bridger15)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00720117355736200530noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-397132975740518382.post-60617010737170977412012-11-01T15:54:27.985-07:002012-11-01T15:54:27.985-07:00During the first half of the 3rd show at the Manch...During the first half of the 3rd show at the Manchester Opera House in June 2008, one of the ushers shouted "no photographs" across the stalls whilst the band were playing. I saw red and, during the interval I sought out and remonstrated at great length with theatre management. I pointed out that no cameras had spoiled my enjoyment of the show but the behaviour of their staff most definitely had. From that day on, cameras have been quietly tolerated and the only time I can remember security stopping people from taking photos was the first Las Vegas show in December 2010 - there may of course have been others but these must be the exception rather than the rule. Even the rather stuffy NAC in Ottawa allowed photographs at Leonard's shows!<br /><br />For a long time, they did try to stop anyone trying to video the shows. We sat next to Rob Hallett at the Brighton concert in November 2008. He spent the whole show looking out for the tell-tale red lights and jumping up to tell security so they could take action. However, it's a long time since I've seen or heard of anyone being stopped from taking video. There may be something to the effect of "no video" in the standard contract but I've always got the impression that theatres and security are requested to take a "light touch". I always thought Austin would be really laid back - apparently not and I can understand why it would spoil your enjoyment of the show.<br /><br />I hope you will be taking photos and video tonight Arlene. They won't be able to get to you further back in the middle of a row!Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-397132975740518382.post-88840889563512365072012-11-01T14:52:41.053-07:002012-11-01T14:52:41.053-07:00Many thanks, Arlene.
Your report is almost as good...Many thanks, Arlene.<br />Your report is almost as good as being there.<br />Good luck for tonight.AlanMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-397132975740518382.post-63319771241342948012012-11-01T12:48:15.051-07:002012-11-01T12:48:15.051-07:00thank you for the beautiful report Arlene!thank you for the beautiful report Arlene!Bettynoreply@blogger.com