Theatre accused of patronising viewers after Romeo and Juliet given 'revenge' trigger warning

A new West End staging of Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet has drawn criticism after potential ticket buyers were met with trigger warnings alerting them to themes of "grief" and "revenge" in the centuries old tragedy. The production, helmed by director Robert Icke and featuring Stranger Things star Sadie Sink alongside Noah Jupe, opened on March 17 at the Harold Pinter Theatre and runs until June. Those purchasing tickets online are informed the show "deals with themes of grief and revenge and

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Theatre accused of patronising viewers after Romeo and Juliet given 'revenge' trigger warning

A new West End staging of Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet has drawn criticism after potential ticket buyers were met with trigger warnings alerting them to themes of "grief" and "revenge" in the centuries old tragedy. The production, helmed by director Robert Icke and featuring Stranger Things star Sadie Sink alongside Noah Jupe, opened on March 17 at the Harold Pinter Theatre and runs until June. Those purchasing tickets online are informed the show "deals with themes of grief and revenge and

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