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Production Content Guide

If there are specific themes, triggers or allergies which you would like to discuss before you book then please call the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk

Below is a detailed breakdown for each upcoming production listing specific content that may impact audience members. This includes actions and themes as well as technical triggers.

Our content warnings are updated as a production evolves through rehearsals and previews, so please note they may change between booking a ticket and seeing the production.

 



Please note the information below may also contain spoilers which may impact your experience of the production.

Otherland

Recommended for ages 12+.

Thematic triggers:
This production includes discussions of infertility and themes of transphobia.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in Otherland, you could consider contacting:
https://www.transunite.co.uk/
https://www.allabouttrans.org.uk/
https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/

Technical triggers:
This production will include the use of haze, flashing lights and sudden loud noises.

The Years | West End

Thematic triggers:

  • A graphic depiction of abortion
  • Blood
  • A coerced sexual encounter
  • Sexual content

Technical triggers:
This production also includes the smoking of e-cigarettes, haze and flashing lights.

A Streetcar Named Desire | West End

Thematic triggers:
This production includes the use of xenophobic language, domestic violence, alcoholism, mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression, as well as references to suicide and sexual assault.

Technical triggers:
This production includes sudden loud noises, haze and the smoking of herbal cigarettes. 

Rhinoceros

Recommended for ages 12+.

Technical triggers:
This production will include a prop gun and the sound of gunshots.

1536

Recommended for ages 15+.

Thematic triggers:
This production includes mentions of miscarriage, rape, sexual assault, domestic violence and depictions of violence.

A Moon for the Misbegotten

Recommended for ages 12+.

Thematic triggers:
This production includes alcoholism and misogynistic language.