Rosamund Pike scolds theatre fan during intense 'West End' show

• Rosamund Pike criticised an audience member for texting during her play
• The incident occurred at Wyndham's Theatre located in London's West End
• Pike explained that performers feel the distraction caused by mobile phones

Following her finals bows of Inter Alia performance, Rosamund Pike criticised audience member for texting during play.

As Pike returned to stage after final bow of her West End performance, she told the audience, "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."

The famous British actress did not hide her frustration regarding the digital disruption during the live performance.

"Somebody was texting in this part," she said pointing towards the section of audience at Wyndham's theatre in London. Adding, "You know who you are and I’m not going to single you out."

The Impact on Stage Performers

Pike took the opportunity to explain how mobile phone behaviour breaks the deep connection that actors work hard to build with the public.

Rosamund Pike added further, "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."

Support from the London Audience

It is pertinent to mention that Pike received applause for her speech. Her candid remarks resonated strongly with the rest of the people inside the venue who had gathered to watch the live drama unfold.

The Times quoted a member of the audience saying, "She suggested that spotting someone texting in the climax of this devastatingly emotional play broke this bond."

The witness at the centre of the auditorium also realised how much the event impacted the lead star's emotional state. "She seemed genuinely upset," the audience member noted.