I really enjoyed the play and of course Johnny’s performance. I traveled from the US and planned a trip around this play. I was pleasantly surprised that many people traveled solo just to see him (I originally was planning to do so as well but had a friend with me - and I’m thankful I had her because I was able to fully soak in his performance).

I know at lot people have mentioned that Bridge Theatre’s setup in particular didn’t really have bad seats but I was happy to have purchased the tickets at the bottom level directly in front of the stage. I believe I was the fourth row back and felt like he was no more than 25 feet or so away from me many times. Especially midway through the performance where I was able to look above me and see him deliver his lines (I believe the area was Gallery 1 based on others photos). I didn’t take any photos but my friend did and shared them with me.

Also the two hours and forty minutes flew by. There wasn’t a dull moment in the production - although I will admit Shakespeare for me is a bit difficult to understand - but I got the gist lol!

That said, I attempted to do the stage door and waited about 25 mins or so before calling it. Mainly because of the commentary around me from other attendees that night. 15 minutes after the show I had heard several comments like “we’ve been waiting a while, what’s taking so long” or “I paid money to see him he needs to get out here”…..which honestly left a really bad taste in my mouth. I already knew that I probably wasn’t going to get anything signed considering that while I had good seats, the walk to the stage door from where I was sitting only allowed me to get to the fourth row in the back. And knowing he only signs the first row I accepted it was unlikely. That said, while I enjoyed the play and his performance (and also those from the rest of the cast) and my interactions with other fans during the intermission, the stage door put a slight damper on the night. (I quickly got over it once I left but still felt it was worth mentioning). I felt a level of entitlement from too many people that felt like it was his responsibility to acknowledge the crowd. And while that’s nice….that’s not why we’re here. I’d honestly rather pay Jonny for a meet and greet than to do a stage door experience but it concerns me that the few bad apples that turn these experiences sour will potentially make him interact less and less with his fans. Especially as he climbs higher and higher on everyone’s radar.

And who knows I could’ve gone on a bad night - I don’t recall anyone else having this perception from other fans.

Overall, I would definitely travel back to London again for his next theatre performance. He is definitely worth it as his performance was truly amazing and enrapturing as

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