We want to help our audiences make informed decisions about the productions they see but also recognise that for others the element of surprise is part of their enjoyment of theatre. The drop-down lists below contain details about language, themes, triggers and effects for our upcoming productions for those who want them. Please note that in some cases these will include ‘spoilers’ for the productions.
Our content warnings list gives an idea of what themes and triggers we provide information about. If you have any questions or would like to see an additional theme or trigger added to our list do get in touch with jessjenner@bromleylittletheatre.org – we want the information we provide to reflect and meet the needs of our audience.
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
January 2025 Main House
Language (Profanity)
• Strong Language throughout
Themes/Triggers
• Police Corruption and Violence
• Suicide
• Criminal Activity
• Terrorism
• Mental Illness
The Mirror Crack’d
February 2025 Main House
Themes/Triggers
• Murder
• Criminal Activity e.g. kidnap, burglary
• Mental Illness/Self-harm
• Infertility/Miscarriage
• Grief/Mourning
Bold Girls
February Bar Show
Language (Profanity)
• One instance of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• Abuse (domestic, physical, mental)
• Murder (Description only)
• At one point in the production, a knife is brandished.
Smoking/Vaping
• Cigarettes appear on stage but will not be smoked
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Bomb and gun sounds
The Man of Mode
March Main House
Language (Profanity)
Some ‘Restoration era’ slurs.
Themes/Triggers
• Abuse (emotional, controlling, gaslighting)
• Property damage
• Substance Abuse (alcohol and cocaine)
• Infidelity
• Sexism
Smoking/Vaping
• Vaping
Dated Language and Views
• Some of the views reflect the time the play was written in and may be offensive to a modern audience.
Nudity/Sexual Content
• Some sexual content
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Flashing lights
• Loud and sudden noises
• Smoke and haze
RADIUM GIRLS
March Main House
Themes/Triggers
• Terminal Illness
• Debilitating Medical Conditions – Radium poisoning
• Grief/Mourning
Dated Language and Views
• The language and views reflect the period in which the events took place.
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Some use of haze and lighting effects.
labour of Love
April Main House
Language (Profanity)
This production contains strong language throughout
Themes/Triggers
• Footage from the Terrorist Attacks of September 11th 2001 will appear briefly onstage
• Footage of dead animals, victims of foot and mouth disease will appear briefly onstage
The Dresser
April Bar Show
Dated language and views
This play is set in the 1940s and features some language that would not be acceptable today.
Themes/Triggers
• Sexual Assault
• War/Terrorism/PTSD
Loud noises
• The play is set against a backdrop of war and as such sound effects depicting this such as bombs dropping and air raid siren sounds will feature
PRESSURE
May Main House
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• War
• Severe Weather
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• War sounds, planes, explosions, sirens
red
In the Bar
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• Recollection of childhood trauma related to the sudden loss of parents
The Good Life
June Main House
Language (Profanity)
• Contains moments of mild swearing and innuendo
Themes/Triggers
• Substance Abuse
Smoking/Vaping
• Live tobacco smoking
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Haze, flickering lights, pyrotechnics
The Dry House
June in the Bar
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, child)
• Suicide
• Sexual Assault
• Grief/Mourning
• Mental Illness/Self-harm
• Substance Abuse
• Addiction
The Sting
July Main House
Language (Profanity)
• One use of mild bad language
Themes/Triggers
• Murder
• Violence, threat of violence
• Criminal Activity (confidence tricksters)
Loud noises
• Gunshots
Sonia, Vanya, Masha and Spike
September Main House
Language (Profanity)
• Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• Climate Crisis
• Some conversations around suicide
Nudity/Sexual Content
• Spike is very body confident and spends quite a lot of the play in his underwear!
Infamous
September Bar Show
Language (Profanity)
• Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• Infidelity/Marriage Breakdown
Dated Language and Views
• Some of the views reflect the time the play is set
The Crucible
October Main House
Themes/Triggers
• Abuse (emotional, physical)
• Murder
• Torture
• Execution (hanging)
• Infidelity/Marriage Breakdown
• Racism
• Sexism
Dated Language and Views
• Some of the views reflect the time the play is set.
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Haze, smoke, strobe and other lighting effects will be used.
The Full Monty
November Main House
Language (Profanity)
• Contains strong language throughout and adult humour
Themes/Triggers
• Suicide
• Body Dysmorphia
• Unemployment/Poverty
• Depression
Smoking/Vaping
• Smoking
Nudity/Sexual Content
• Nudity
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Flashing lights
• Haze
• Pyrotechnics
Death and the maiden
November Bar Show
Language (Profanity)
• Strong, graphic, and explicit language
Themes/Triggers
• Physical violence and abuse, including descriptions of beatings, electric shocks, and a character being held hostage at gunpoint, pistol-whipped, and left with a bleeding head wound
• Psychological and emotional abuse/trauma, focusing heavily on the aftermath of political oppression, trauma, and the psychological impact on a victim and her relationships.
• Discussions and depictions of death and murder. Gunshots and the use of weapons. Kidnapping/hostage situations. Infidelity.
Nudity/Sexual Content
• Sexual violence and abuse, including detailed descriptions of rape and sexual torture
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Gunshots and the use of weapons.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time
December Main House
Language (Profanity)
• Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
• Abuse (emotional, physical, child)
• Murder
• Criminal Activity
• Marriage breakdown
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
• Some sound and lighting effects