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We’ve all been to the cinema and been irritated by someone close by busy on their phone. Bright phone screens create an annoying distraction in the pitch black, taking you away from the immersion of the film you’re seeing.

Having your favourite celebrity perform live is something you will never forget, and considering the expense and travel involved, it’s no wonder that you would want to take pictures with your mobile phone. But with artists wanting to create more immersive, intimate performances, it’s becoming increasingly common for artists to ban phones at concerts.

Infamous venues like the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and The Globe Theatre are all following a no-phone policy to protect the experience of the show without the chances of ringing phones or secret recordings.