Some of our shows include themes, subject matter or technical effects that may impact audiences. This page shares guidance to help you feel informed before your visit.
As productions continue to develop through rehearsals and previews, some details may change between booking your ticket and visiting us.
Some productions may not yet have full information available while they are still in development, but this page will be updated as new details are confirmed.
Please note that some guidance may reference specific moments, themes or events from a production that could spoil the story or staging.
Our Productions
EVEN THESE THINGS
Age Guidance: 14+
Thematic Content
Even These Things explores complex and potentially distressing themes. This production includes strong language, depictions and references to physical violence, animal cruelty, depression, baby loss, and bombings/explosions.
Technical Content
This production includes the use of fake blood, smoke, haze, strobe and flashing lighting effects, and sudden loud noises including an explosion. A live dog appears on stage.
Support & Resources
If you have been affected by issues raised in this production, help is available. You can reach out to organisations such as:
- Samaritans: connecting people in crisis to trained volunteers who will always listen – 116 123.
- Tommy’s: the largest UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
- Miscarriage Association: offering support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy.
- Greater Manchester Resilience Hub (Critical Incident & Trauma Service): Provides specialist psychological assessments and one-to-one support for victims, witnesses, and families affected by trauma, including the Arena attack.
FUN HOME
Age Guidance: 14+
Thematic Content
Fun Home explores themes of family relationships, identity, sexuality, mental health, and loss. This production includes mature subject matter, including references to suicide, depression and mental illness, the death of a parent, discussions of sexuality and coming out, emotional conflict, and occasional adult language and themes.
Technical Content
This production is currently in development. Information regarding technical effects and sensory content will be added once confirmed, and may include details relating to lighting, sound, haze, or other stage effects.
KING LEAR
This production is still in development and full content guidance is not yet available.
This page will be updated as further information is confirmed.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
This production is still in development and full content guidance is not yet available.
This page will be updated as further information is confirmed.
SHOOTERS
This production is still in development and full content guidance is not yet available.
This page will be updated as further information is confirmed.
Get in touch
If there are themes, sensory effects, or triggers you’d like to discuss before booking, please contact the Box Office.