The Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Liberation,” which is nominated for five Tony Awards, requires audience members to secure their mobile phones before entering the auditorium. According to reports, theatre-goers in New York must place phones in special pouches as a condition of entry, a policy aimed at reducing the risk of unauthorized recording during the performance. The restriction is linked to the production’s inclusion of nude scenes, with the venue seeking to protect actors’ privacy and safety. While the reports reference the theatre policy in New York, the same production is also discussed in the context of the West End, indicating the measures may be applied for performances of the same show in other locations. The articles describe the phone-locking requirement as part of the staging and audience rules for “Liberation,” without detailing enforcement methods beyond the use of pouches. The production’s recognition and nominations are also cited in the coverage.