Sadie Sink has opened up about one aspect of British theater that she simply can’t stand.
Reflecting on her time in the production of “Romeo & Juliet,” the “Stranger Things” star admitted that seeing glowing screens in the crowd fills her with “so much rage.”
The Marvel Cinematic Universe newcomer will next appear on the big screen in the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
Sadie Sink is currently on a theater run in the UK, where she plays one half of the famous lovebirds in a production of “Romeo & Juliet.”
Taking on the role has also seen her embrace the culture of British theater after first cutting her teeth on stage in the U.S.
When asked in a recent interview about theater etiquette during her time on the West End, the actress said she has found it enjoyable, except for one thing.
“The lights go off, and then I just see all these faces in the audience because everyone is turning their phone on,” she said of the scene where her character gets knifed. “I’m like, ‘Guys, give it a minute. Take it in for a second!’”
“I am filled with so much rage when I see, like, three iPhones in the audience,” she added.
Sink Makes A Surprising Bootleg Confession
After criticizing fans who are more focused on filming performances than taking in key moments, Sink ironically admitted she also appreciates those recordings because they often end up online.
Growing up, she spent hours watching bootlegs of stage productions, which played a key role in nurturing her passion for the craft.
“They raised me, those bootlegs, and inspired me so much,” the actress said.
But since she is fully aware that bootlegs are not appropriate, Sink is advocating for greater access so that more theater enthusiasts can legally watch their preferred plays.
“That’s why we need to make theater very accessible, so that everyone can go in and see it, but also people from all over the world,” the actress said. “That wasn’t accessible to me in Texas, so I get it, but wait for the pro-shot.”
Sadie Sink Says Leaving London Will Be Difficult
In a few weeks, Sink will wrap up her theater run in London and return to her home base in the U.S.
Reflecting on her upcoming departure, the actress admitted it would not be easy, having grown accustomed to life in the UK during her time there.
“It’s felt like such a chapter, being in London and really feeling like I’ve made a home for myself here,” Sink said of her time in the UK. “So, to leave it and go back to my actual home, I’m like, ‘Wait, I don’t know…’”
Regardless, Sink says there is no turning back on her decision at this point.
“But it’ll be good. I miss my home. The cats are ready to go back. They’re telling me all the time,” she added.
Sink Reveals Her Plans For More Stage Work
Fans can likely expect to see Sink back on Broadway before long, as the actress revealed that the stage will remain a “priority” following her acclaimed roles in “Romeo & Juliet” and “John Proctor Is the Villain.”
“I love filming TV, too, and there’s so many things that I want to do in that space as well, but I think the work that I have [accomplished] just in the last two plays that I’ve done, it feels like…I don’t know, it just feels right,” she said.
For “John Proctor Is the Villain,” Sink was nominated for a Tony, something she described as “so exciting.”
“I’ve never been nominated for any kind of award like that. For the first time that happens, for it to be the Tonys — it feels really important to me and very unexpected.”
Sadie Sink Says Marvel Is A ‘Whole Different Beast’
Up next for Sink, fans will see her make her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut alongside lead actor Tom Holland in the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise.
“I knew that Marvel was a big deal and had a big brand, especially Spider-Man,” the actress said about getting caught up in the speculation surrounding her yet-to-be-disclosed role. “I know there’s a huge fan base, but it feels really big. I think these blockbuster movies are a whole different beast.”
Fortunately for Sink, Holland’s calm demeanor in the face of such intense public attention has also helped her adjust to the spotlight.
“It was interesting stepping into that space and being a little bit of an outsider in that way, but he could not have been more welcoming, and just the whole crew in general,” she added. “He was just so relaxed and open, and I felt very at ease.”
