Theo in Manchester

Were any of you there on Saturday? I was, and I was really surprised at the venue choice. Not being from Manchester, I wasn't familiar with the setup. The tickets said "unreserved seating and standing", yet the venue insisted on everyone remaining seated in assigned seats.

Quite a few seats in the middle section were empty, which was a real shame. And, for me at least, the "seated auditorium" vibe didn't lend itself well to the occasion. Theo obviously wanted people singing and getting into it, and the vibe just kinda felt a bit stiff. A bit off.

Theo delivered a great performance, of course. Just curious as to whether anyone else felt this way about the venue.