‘Put it away! Put it away!’: Negotiating smartphone norms in performing arts
Published online on February 05, 2026
Abstract
New Media & Society, Ahead of Print.
This article examines the complex presence of smartphones during performances, focussing on how audiences, performers and managers navigate the tensions between digital connectivity and the need for immersive attention. Drawing on qualitative interviews ...
This article examines the complex presence of smartphones during performances, focussing on how audiences, performers and managers navigate the tensions between digital connectivity and the need for immersive attention. Drawing on qualitative interviews ...