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.
The Haunting
January Main House
Themes/Triggers
• Murder
• Grief/Mourning
Loud Noises /Gunshots /Haze / Smoke / Strobe Lighting
• This production contains loud noises, sudden jumps, flashing lights and haze.
The Winslow Boy
February 2026 Main House
Themes/Triggers
•Abuse (emotional)
•Criminal Activity
Smoking/Vaping
•E-cigarettes may be used in this production.
Dated Language and Views
•The play includes dialogue and attitudes reflective of Edwardian England which may feel outdated or conservative to a modern audience.
Ulster American
February Bar Show
This production contains language and themes which may not be suitable for younger viewers, which parents/carers may wish to consider before deciding whether to book.
Language (Profanity)
Contains strong language throughout
Themes/Triggers
•Abuse (emotional, sexual, physical)
•Rape
•Sexual assault
•Suicide
•Racism
•Misogyny
•Graphic violence
•Addiction
•Transphobia
A Mirror
March Main House
Language (Profanity)
•Contains instances of strong language appropriate to the context
Themes/Triggers
•Censorship
•State Control
•Imprisonment
•War (not depicted on stage)
•Some members of the cast carry realistic looking guns
•Torture (not depicted on stage)
Chalk Jungle
March Youth Production Show
This production is inspired by the stories and experiences of refugees
Language (Profanity)
A few expletives are used in the production
Themes/Triggers
•War/PTSD
•Racism/Antisemitism
•Displacement/Homelessness
•Grief/Mourning
•Forced marriage
•Criminal Activity- – theft and knife crime
•Child abandonment
•Divorce
Loud Noises /Gunshots /Haze / Smoke / Strobe Lighting
•Haze will be used during this production
Relatively Speaking
April Main House
The play was originally written and staged in 1965 and the playwright requests that this production is also staged in this period. As such, some of the language and views shared in the production reflect the era in which the piece was written.
Nudity/Sexual Content
Some actors may appear in their underwear
The Last Return
April Bar Show
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
•War/Terrorism/PTSD
•Racism/sexism
•Criminal Activity e.g. kidnap, burglary
•Grief/Mourning
•Mental Illness/Self-harm
•On-stage violence
•Descriptions of Emotional Abuse/Gaslighting
•Murder
Loud Noises /Gunshots /Haze / Smoke / Strobe Lighting
•The production contains loud noises and gunshots
The Son
May Main House
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
•Suicide
•Mental health/Self-harm
•Infidelity/Marriage breakdown
Loud Noises /Gunshots /Haze / Smoke / Strobe Lighting
•There is a gunshot during the play
Next Lesson
May Bar Show
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language including homophobic language
Themes/Triggers
•Homophobia
Dated Language and Views
•The play begins in 1988 and includes reference to Section 28 of the Thatcher Government’s Local Government Act which prohibited schools from ‘promoting homosexuality’. Homophobic slurs are used during the play reflecting the time during which it is set.
The Unfriend
June Main House
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
•Murder, including by poisoning
•Serial killers
•Bodily functions including scatological
•Grief/Mourning regarding parent/husband
Switzerland
June Bar Show
This production contains language which may not be suitable for younger viewers. Parents/carers are encouraged to consider this before deciding whether to book.
Language (Profanity)
Contains strong language throughout
Themes/Triggers
•Suicide
•Murder
•Criminal Activity e.g. kidnap, burglary
•Substance Abuse
•Addiction
•Terminal Illness
•Racism
•Homophobia
•Antisemitism
Smoking/Vaping
•Vapes will be used onstage
The Watsons
July Main House
Language (Profanity)
Contains a few brief moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
•Grief/mourning
Loud Noises /Gunshots /Haze / Smoke / Strobe Lighting
•This production contains gunshots, sounds of war, smoke effects, pyrotechnics and strobe lighting during one scene
Apologia
September Main House
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
•Mental illness and self-harm
•Substance abuse and addiction
•Infidelity/Marital breakdown
How to Date a Feminist
September Bar Show
This production contains language and themes which may not be suitable for younger viewers. Parents/carers are encouraged to consider this before deciding whether to book.
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
Brief references to
•Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, child)
•Rape
•Sexual assault
•Infidelity/Marriage breakdown
•Sexism
•Terminal Illness
•Racism
•Homophobia
•Antisemitism
Loud Noises/Gunshots/Haze/Smoke/Strobe Lighting
There will be some loud music and coloured party/disco lighting
Nudity/Sexual Content
•The play contains references to sexual activity
The Vortex
October Main House
Language (Profanity)
Contains moments of strong language
Themes/Triggers
•Contains references to substance abuse, including depictions of cocaine addiction and usage
•References of family dysfunction, including emotional co-dependency and neglect and intense mother-son co-dependency
•Sexual themes, including age-gap relationships and implied sexual history
•Mental health issues including self-destructive behaviour
Smoking/Vaping
•Smoking takes place throughout the production
Till the Stars Come Down
November Main House
This production contains language and some depictions of sexual activity which may not be suitable for younger viewers. Parents/carers are encouraged to consider this before deciding whether to book.
Language (Profanity)
Contains strong language throughout
Themes/Triggers
•Abuse (emotional, sexual, child)
•Grief/Mourning
•Infidelity/Marriage breakdown
•Racism
•Stage combat
Nudity/Sexual Content
•No nudity but some depictions of sexual activity
Loud Noises /Gunshots /Haze / Smoke / Strobe Lighting
•Haze will be used during this production
Antigone
November Bar Show
Themes/Triggers
•Suicide/Self-harm
•Murder
•Graphic descriptions of death and post-mortem body mutilation
•War
•Grief/Mourning – strongly referenced
•Sexism
•Incest
Dated Language and Views
•Some dated views expressing sexism, and about marriage (and thus incest) between mother and son.
Blackadder (What again?)
December Main House
Themes/Triggers
•Substance Abuse
•Threat of torture
•Prostitution
•Baby-eating!
Dated Language and Views
•Contains pre-enlightenment humour!
Nudity/Sexual Content
•In one scene, some characters appear in bed together, sexual activity is implied though not seen.
•Large false boobs are also used
•Reference and sight of a turnip ‘exactly the same shape…as a thingy’
•Repeated references to a thingy that is the same shape as a turnip. Fortunately, the thingy is not seen.