Broadway Play 'Liberation' Brings Phone Ban to London's West End

In a groundbreaking move, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Liberation' will implement a phone ban in London's West End, marking the first instance of such a policy in that area. Producer Eva Price informed the Guardian that audience members will be required to store their phones in Yondr pouches, which can only be accessed during intermission or after the performance. This initiative, introduced by director Whitney White and writer Bess Wohl to safeguard actors during a nude scene, became a notable feature of the Broadway production. Price expressed intentions to replicate this policy. This decision follows a controversy regarding audience behavior after Rosamund Pike confronted a phone user during 'Inter Alia.' 'Liberation' has received five Tony award nominations.