A woke theatre has issued a trigger warning – about its Christmas pantomime
It says that some of the jokes might offend people.
The audiences are being pre-warned that the panto might be loud too.
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The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire put it out ahead of its production of Aladdin this Christmas.
It is also offered a “relaxed” panto for those likely to be offended.
The content warning on the theatre’s website states: “Panto is a lot of fun but sometimes it can be a little bit loud and a little bit cheeky with some jokes that only grown-ups will understand.
“Please bear this in mind if you are bringing anyone under the age of 5 or anyone with a nervous or more sensitive disposition.”
The panto runs from November 29 to January 12.
An Everyman Theatre spokesman told Need To Know: “Our priority is to ensure that all audiences have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
“Especially during the festive season. Including content warnings whenever possible on event descriptions is now standard practice across many theatre websites.
“It serves as a helpful reminder to ticket holders that pantomimes, while fun and family-friendly, can sometimes contain innuendo or moments that may be overwhelming for younger children or more sensitive audience members.
“By providing this information upfront, we empower our guests to make their own decisions on whether or not performances are suitable for everyone in their party, so that all can enjoy the magic of Christmas together.
“In addition to our main pantomime, we also offer alternative programming specifically tailored for younger audiences or anyone who may find the full pantomime experience too much.
“This year, we are presenting The Elves and the Shoemaker in our Irving Studio Theatre, designed for ages three to seven.”
“We are also offering relaxed pantomime performances on Thursday 9 January at 10:30am and 4:30pm where the environment will be adapted to create a more comfortable experience for those who may benefit from a relaxed atmosphere.”
