What should you wear to the theatre?

alexakasloth · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:45

I'm going to the theatre tonight (seeing Wicked at the Apollo Victoria) however I have never been to a show before and don't know how I should dress. It's an evening show so I had black formal trousers and shoes and a white pinstripe shirt (no tie) in mind.
What would you wear?

Marky · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:50

I wasn't aware there was a dress code... Just wear Smart Casual to be sure.

platypus · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:52

Whatever you feel comfortable in.

Of all things to see, why would Wicked have a dress code?

SuperTronNarwhal · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:54

Tracksuit bottoms, Burberry hat and Graphic tee

Adam_101 · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:54

casual/smart ish is fine

Cosimo · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:55

I went smart casual to the ballet last week. Shirt, jumper and chinos. There is no need to go ott.

FNGsam · 13 Jan 2012 at 13:59

I went to Wicked at that theatre on Tuesday night actually. Great show if you enjoy that sort of thing. I don't mind it but my mind starts to wander after watching a musical for almost 3 hours...

Dress code is black tie though, they won't let you in the door if you don't have a tie and euit jacket etc on.
Just kidding, I was in my work gear as I came straight from work, so nice pants, shoes and button up shirt but it wasn't necessary, the others I was with had jeans etc. I wouldn't worry to much about it.

DanielMMS · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:04

I tend to find that an Elizabethan Bee-Keeping Costume is the only acceptable form of dress.

wildman · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:08

Mankini TBH, theatres can be hot and the mankini will ensure your testicles get the breathing space they need

Freefaller · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:10

I always wear a pair of trousers and a shirt when going to the theatre

anything I don't mind · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:11

You should buy a frilly dress.

Efour · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:11

1930s gangster, spats, trilby, violin case and a fine Havana cigar.

Cosimo · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:12

Freefaller said:
I always wear a pair of trousers and a shirt when going to the theatre

You'd look very odd in a skirt and lacy top.

MooMoo444 · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:13

Nothing but a sock on your willy.

robfosters · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:13

So different to the olden days. UK is very relaxed about dress code. You can wear jeans to an evening performance at the royal opera house now. Although personally I would'nt.

Even Paris is relaxed about it now and most people wear office wear as it were.

The only country that can be strict is Italy.

Anyway, musicals are a completely different kettle of fish. Just be casual. What you have listed is more than adequate.

Jebs · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:15

Smart casual.

Unless it's something like Opera then that would be more formal.

Simples.

GravyMonster · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:16

A monocle. And an expression of superiority.

Freefaller · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:17

simulatorman said:
You'd look very odd in a skirt and lacy top.

You'd be surprised

Rameses · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:21

This:

EGuitarStar · 13 Jan 2012 at 14:24

Casual wear or a crown of thorns on your head, a robe, and a stick in one hand.