@augieray
I've worked at a 900 capacity soft-seat #theatre for almost 9 years. Before the first lockdown, we had hired security guards once - as a condition for a celebrity appearance.

Within 6 months of being back from lockdowns, we had to hire 4 security guards who now attend (almost) every performance.

This is attributed to a DRASTIC spike in unruly, disrespectful and even violent behaviour from patrons.