Take a picnic of some kind, as there's a long dinner interval and watching other people eat may make you hungry
And wear a dinner jacket if you don't want to be conspicuous.
On the other hand nicking posh people's leftovers can make a very satisfying and environmentally sound meal in itself. The statutory 'dinner jacket' is so-called because of the large internal pockets that are invaluable for secreting other people's vol-au-vents and unattended slices of pheasant.
Bow ties should always be of the revolving type: a water squirt is always popular for enlivening conversation in the long interval but is not de rigeur.
Mao-suits should only be worn by the super-rich and/or Hans Werner Henze.
Cummerbunds may be loosened during the third act, but not before.
Lorgnettes used aggressively will be confiscated at the management's discretion.
Surtitles are provided to encourage those who wish to sing along.
Oh, and when they say 'take all your rubbish away with you', they mean it! There are no waste-bins anywhere and the bar staff are admirably stubborn in refusing to take bags of rubbish off even the most determinedly bullying captains of industry.
Patrons are welcome to take cuttings from the formal gardens. Ask one of the ushers for secateurs, trowels, carrier bags etc.
It is customary to tip all members of the orchestra and chorus before leaving.
The sheep are
not souvenirs and should not be removed or otherwise manhandled without express permission.
