Going to a musical is usually an exciting escape—a chance to watch talented performers bring iconic songs to life. But for two women at The Bodyguard in Manchester’s Palace Theater, the night ended in chaos instead of curtain calls.
The trouble started during the show’s climactic moment, the heart-wrenching ballad “I Will Always Love You.” While the audience was supposed to be soaking in the lead singer’s powerful performance, two women in the crowd decided to belt it out louder than the cast. Their enthusiastic (and deafening) singalong disrupted the show, forcing the production to come to a grinding halt.
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Things escalated quickly. The theater staff tried to manage the situation, but the duo wouldn’t back down. The result? Police intervention. Shocking footage captured the women being removed from their seats and escorted out of the theater. The crowd, clearly fed up, erupted into cheers as the offenders were led away.
Karl Bradley, an audience member who filmed the scene, described the surreal moment. “At first, the stage went dark, and everyone thought it might be intermission—though it was way too early for that. Then came the announcement: the show was paused because of audience disruption. That’s when we realized what was happening.”
The incident caused the performance to end 10 minutes early, leaving other attendees frustrated. Many took to social media to share their thoughts, and the consensus was clear: leave the singing to the professionals. One viewer summed it up perfectly: “You pay a fortune to hear the cast, not random audience members!”
Another commenter didn’t hold back: “They must have been screaming the song for them to stop the whole show!”
While The Bodyguard is known for its passionate songs and emotional moments, this particular performance will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Let this be a lesson: musicals may tug at your heartstrings, but if the urge to sing along strikes, save it for the car ride home.
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