Band 8+: The bar chart below shows the results of a poll of theatre-goers on what disturbs them during performances at the theatre. Summarise the information by selecting a reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The bar chart shows the results of a survey of theatergoers on what irritates them during theater performances.

Overall, it is clear that the sound of rustling sweet papers is the most disturbing irritant for individuals at the theater, while armrest hogging is the least annoying.

Looking at the details, in terms of noise irritants, rustling sweet papers is the most annoying sound, affecting 80% of respondents. This is closely followed by coughing, which is noted by over 75% of respondents. Whispering is also recognized as a distractor by 60% of the visitors. Additionally, while mobile phone notifications disturb half of the audience, sneezing is similarly recognized by approximately 50% of respondents. Although 40% seem to be distracted by bleeps, snoring is the least noise-related disturbance.

On the other hand, when it comes to non-noise disturbances, slightly over 70% are distracted by arriving late to the theater. Tall people irritate 30% of the theatergoers. The impact of big hairdos is the same as flash photography, with around 25%. Finally, armrest hogging emerges as the least significant disturbance, impacting slightly over 20% of the audience.