Fans will be thrown out of Kevin Hart gig in Manchester tonight if they use their phones
25.04.2023 - 11:09
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
American comedian and actor Kevin Hart will be in Manchester this week for a huge stand-up gig as part of his UK arena tour.
He’ll be bringing his Reality Check comedy tour to Manchester's AO Arena on Tuesday, April 25, then heading off to perform two nights in London before concluding the tour in Glasgow on April 29, 2023. Hart, who started out as a stand-up comic before appearing in Hollywood films and TV shows, last performed in the city six years ago as part of his What Now? tour.
Marking his return, the comedy icon has made a slight tweak to his performance - and it's to do with mobile phones and electronic devices. To ensure both he and the audience ‘enjoy the show in the moment without distraction’, Hart is making all of his shows on the tour phone-free with rules in place to make sure devices are not used during the performance - anyone who doesn't comply will be 'asked to leave'.
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The funny man has partnered with Yondr, an American company which creates mobile phone pouches which close with a magnetic lock. Meanwhile, the AO Arena in Manchester has issued a reminder on social media and provided details on its website ahead of tonight’s show, with information on how the system works.
The arena has said the use of mobiles phones, tablets, smart watches, cameras and recording devices is not permitted at the event, and has advised gig-goers to leave these devices at home where possible. It also added that anyone caught using their phone or device during the gig will be asked to leave.
Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organisations and individuals so people can watch the show without distraction. It works with locking a