Washington, Sept. 20 -- Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett has asked audience members at her London play Electra/Persona to stop recording the performance, saying filming the show could spoil the experience for people attending later.

In a video shared on Instagram Friday, Blanchett addressed the audience from the stage and urged them not to film the production.

"There are few places on this planet where we can simply be together and be present," the actress said, adding, "I understand you like filming the curtain call, and it is kind of flattering in a way. But for anyone who is filming the show, please don't, because it spoils it for the next group of people who come in and are present with us. So thank you very much."

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