We want to give you the most complete information we can about our shows, so you can have a great experience with us.

We are a producing theatre which means that everything is made by us, in Nottingham, during the lead up to the opening night. Our final week of rehearsals are technical rehearsals, which is when we finalise all the technical elements of the production, including lighting and sound effects.

We will tell you information about the themes and the known potential triggers that are in the production as early as possible.

Below are all the known triggers at this time. If you have any concerns please call Box Office on 0115 941 9419 or email access@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse

This show contains graphic sexual language, homophobia and references to suicide and death. Religious imagery is used in a way some may find offensive.

Eureka Day

Contains strong language, sexual references, and discussions of vaccination and public health controversies that some audiences may find sensitive.

Small Island

Recommended age 14+

The story explores the journeys of Jamaican characters in the 1930s – 1940s, migrating to England. It contains sensitive content including racism, colourism, ableism, descriptions of violence (including war), depictions of violence, depictions of PTSD, death, sexual language and sexual scenes.

Racism
The production depicts condescension, humiliation, and degradation of Jamaican characters on the basis of race, nationality, accent and dialect. It also includes colourism, use of the N-slur and outdated language to describe and dehumanise Jamaican characters, as well as threats and violence levelled against them.

Violence – including war
The production includes moments brimming with violent tension and on-stage fighting, including two gunshots. It also includes descriptions of violence, including in the context of war.

Sexual Content
This production includes descriptions and depictions of sex.
Distressing sounds and visuals
There is a scene containing two gunshots, which is part of the recorded soundtrack.

Ableism and PTSD
This production contains some ableist language, and also depictions of a character experiencing shellshock, also known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.