Jason Manford slams pantomime audiences for dropping rubbish and leaving theatres in a ‘shocking’ state after shows

• The comedian filmed the state of the floors at the Manchester Opera House

Jason Manford has criticised pantomime fans over the ‘shocking’ state of theatres after shows.

The comedian and actor launched a scathing rant at audiences for leaving their rubbish in cinemas and theatres and not picking up after themselves.

Filming the state of the seats and floors at the Manchester Opera House after the opening night of pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, he said: ‘Look at it. I even tidy up after the cinema. 

‘Shocking. Unbelievable – you wouldn’t treat your home like that.

‘Grab your stuff at the end. That’s what I do.

The comedian and actor launched a scathing rant at audiences for leaving their rubbish in cinemas and theatres

Jason Manford in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, which opened this week in Manchester

Filming the state of the seats and floors at the Manchester Opera House after the opening night of pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, he said: ‘Look at it. I even tidy up after the cinema’

‘Maybe it’s because I used to work front of house at a cinema, I just grab my stuff at the end. Just a thought.’

The video showed popcorn, empty sweet packets and plastic cups scattered across the Opera House.

The UK Cinema Association told the BBC: ‘While we would encourage audience members to take any rubbish with them when they leave the auditorium and put it in the waste bin, everyone should be confident that staff will be on hand to pick up any litter, and make sure the screen is clean and tidy before the next show.’

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