Trigger Information

We want you to have the best experience at Sheffield Theatres, and we endeavour to give you the most complete information we can about the shows we are staging. This is not about ‘spoilers’ but about supporting audience members who would benefit from additional information about the show and would like to understand any trigger warnings.

As well as receiving many incredible tours, Sheffield Theatres is a producing theatre. This means that for Sheffield Theatres productions everything is made by us.

We will update information about the themes and the known potential triggers that are in the production as early as possible in the planning and creative process. We will finalise and update all the technical elements of the production, including lighting and sound effects during the final technical rehearsals and after Opening Night, so please do come back to this page to check in advance of your visit.

Please see below current show information. If you have any concerns please call Box Office on 0114 249 6000 or email access@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Little Shop of Horrors

Age guidance 11+. This show contains dark themes, and some suggestive actions and lyrics.

As always it remains the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make their own judgement as to the suitability of the show for their child.

Safety and trigger information:

The production contains the following physical effects:

  • Regular periods of flashing lights
  • Smoke and Haze
  • Sudden loud sound effects, including gunshots

We suggest bringing ear defenders if you are sensitive to loud noises. We will have some ear defenders at the venue for you to borrow if you do not have your own.

Emotional Trigger information

The production explores the following themes, either implied in the text or visually represented on stage (noted as visually represented below)

  • References to drug abuse
  • Some strong language including some verbal slurs
  • Physical violence (visually represented)
  • Domestic abuse (visually represented)
  • Dental medical imagery
  • Emotional abuse
  • Death (visually represented)
  • Blood (visually represented)
  • Animal cruelty (visually represented)
  • Mild sexual references
  • Sexism and Misogyny
On the right there is a woman sitting on a chair next to two silluotted figures. She has her hands on her face and she is scared. There is a ghost’s hand reaching over her shoulder. Text reads: ‘The record-breaking west end hit. Ghost Stories. Written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Are you brave enough to book? UK Tour 2025’, There are eight four star ratings of the show, these are from The Times, Metro, The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times, Daily Express Morning Star, WhatsOnStage and The Stage.

Please be advised that Ghost Stories contains moments of extreme shock and tension.

The show is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15.

We strongly advise those of a nervous disposition to think very seriously before attending.

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We will update this page with any information as soon as we can – please come back and visit this page in advance of your visit.