Anne and Gilbert musical bans toddlers

Children fourand under can no longer attend Anne and Gilbert The Musical at the Guild Theatre in Charlottetown, according to a new policy.

The small theatre has experienced problems in the past with toddlers becoming noisy and unpredictable and causing distractions for actors and audiences, says the play's producer, Campbell Webster.

"So then we figured, 'OK well we need to do something about this, so everybody can enjoy the show and the actors can concentrate on their job.'"

Campbell says bringing toddlers to the play was discouraged in the past, but this year the rule will be enforced.

Anne and Gilbert The Musical returns to the stage Thursday evening.

Question of the day: Should children age four and under be prohibited from theatre performances?