Should I book another comedy night with a friend who keeps answering the comic?
EntertainmentThe comedian asked my friend what she did for work. She answered, got a laugh, and spent the next fifteen minutes treating pauses as invitations to add another detail about her office.
At first the comic used her answers. Later he said, 'I'll come back to you,' and moved to a different part of the room. She called out again. I touched her arm and whispered, 'Let him do the bit.' She stopped talking, but was angry with me afterward.
She said crowd interaction was part of the show and I'd made her feel foolish after the comedian had chosen to involve her. I said the invitation seemed to have ended. Neither of us knows how he actually felt, and I don't want to pretend the whole room agreed with me. I do know I missed several jokes while waiting for her next interruption.
She has now sent a link for another comedy night, with seats at the front. I enjoy her company, and I handled the arm-touch awkwardly. Is it reasonable to ask for an agreement about calling out before we book, or should I apologise and let her enjoy the show in her own way?