For the 2nd time in 2 months, my theatre ticket was recently upgraded. I think I’ve figured it out … if you buy the really cheap balcony/gallery seats (works best for matinees) and there aren’t enough people, they close that area down and move you to other (usually much better) seats. This isn’t like an airline upgrade where playing a waiting game means you might get a great seat – or not actually get a seat at all. You are guaranteed the seat you buy, and it is only if they don’t want to open that area that you get the better seat. This suits me, as I actually quite like the higher seats so either way, I’m a winner.

So I got to see “Good Night Oscar” from the centre stalls. I wasn’t sure quite what to expect, but it really pulled me in with a great central performance – even down to non-obtrusive but believable twitches, rocking and tics. It did feel like there was some advantage being taken but, based in the 1950s, when mental health was less understood, it felt like a credible representation.

Don’t be put off by the mental health aspect – it was actually pretty funny as well!