Royal Festival Hall, Southbank - suitable for children?

[thebullettrain]

I would to go to a classical concert. I have never been before and I would to take my wife and my son (but he's only 11 months) but I am unsure whether it is suitable for him.

Have any parent Phers have any experience of taking babies to such events and what was the outcome?

Edited by thebullettrain on Friday 25th September 22:49

[NiceCupOfTea]

I'm afraid you won't make many friends with a baby! Seriously, it's not really on unless you can absolutely guarantee that your baby will sleep straight through. I'm not even sure if they'd let you in...

Why not get a babysitter and just go with yout missus?

(Actually, go somewhere else, I have "issues" with the acoustics at the RFH )

[thebullettrain]

I went there for a different reason once and I was told that there was some acoustic issues! Getting a baby could be hard as we've never used one before!

[NiceCupOfTea]

I went to a concert there only last night and was very disappointed Very present sybillant sound. Go and hear the LSO at the Barbican instead

I don't think I've ever been to a concert where there was a baby in the audience - sorry, but it's not really appropriate when people are there to listen to the music. Plus few concert halls let you wander in and out as it can be distracting.

[thebullettrain]

Yes, you are being the voice of reason! I could always go alone!

[NiceCupOfTea]

Why not look into kids' concerts? They do one or two every year at the proms and they're really good fun and much more accessible for kids! Or you could go to one of the many outdoor "last night of the proms" ones that are much more relaxed (although the season for those is pretty much over now...).

If you're looking to expose junior to a bit of classical music/culture I can thoroughly recommend the Fun With Music series - I grew up on them and blame them for my love of classical music! It's really interesting music too!

http://www.funwithmusic.com/