AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
Vertigo Theatre’s mission is to thrill, entertain and inspire our audiences and artists with high quality experiences by developing and producing outstanding intrigue and mystery theatre. Vertigo Theatre productions often contain themes of heightened human emotion and intensity.
The following audience advisories are provided with the understanding that some spoilers may be revealed.These warnings are subject to change without notice and may evolve throughout the workshop and rehearsal process of each production .
THE LODGER
Recommended for ages 15+. This age recommendation is provided as a guide. Individual preferences and parental discretion should also be considered.
Language
Scenes contain explicit language.
Scenes of Violence
Scenes of violence and murder against women, depictions of a character being attacked from behind, ‘murdered’ with a knife, depictions of a woman’s throat being slit. Descriptions of the way characters are killed, scenes of domestic violence and abuse.
Scenes of Intimacy/Sexual content
A male actor may appear in his underwear. Scenes of intimacy between a husband and wife character. A woman undoes a man’s shirt buttons in a sensual manner.
Special Effects
This production may contain loud sounds, strobe lighting effects and stage haze & fog effects
Content Warning
This production contains scenes of violence and murder, particularly against women. References and depictions of a serial killer, and scenes of violence and domestic abuse.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
Recommended for Grades 7 and up. This age recommendation is provided as a guide. Individual preferences and parental discretion should also be considered.
Language
Minor language is used. Characters may speak with various dialects.
Scenes of Violence
References to man killed by a train. Depictions of a character being poisoned. Depictions and references to a “body” found stabbed with a letter opener.
Scenes of Intimacy/ Sexual Content
Characters may kiss on stage. References to blackmail of a sexual nature.
Special Effects
Stage haze, flashing lights.
Content Warning
Descriptions of “dead bodies”, political intrigue.
THE VEIL
Language
Some explicit language is used.
Scenes of Violence
A neck snapping sound effect is heard throughout the play. Depiction of a corpse onstage (a woman in a nude body suit), references to hanging and being thrown from a horse, depictions of reanimation of a “dead” body (in a Frankenstein manner), characters threaten each other with sharp objects. Characters may fight. Depictions of a character in a muzzle and led around by a leash.
Scenes of Intimacy And Sexual Content
A female character appears in a nude body suit. Characters may embrace intimately. A character is lead around on a leash with her mouth muzzled. Mature subject matter and themes of sexual/physical abuse.
Special Effects
Stage haze, lights flashing and strobe lighting effects. Scenes contain staged violence. Sound effects of a neck snapping.
Content Warning
Mature subject matter. References to death and death by suicide. Depiction of a “corpse” onstage (a woman in a nude body suit), references to hanging and being thrown from a horse, depictions of reanimation of a “dead” body (in a Frankenstein manner). A character is led around on a leash with a muzzle. References to abuse.
the 39 steps
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 9+. This age recommendation is provided as a guide. Individual preferences and parental discretion should also be considered.
LANGUAGE
Some explicit language is used.
SCENES OF VIOLENCE
References to blood pouring down walls. References to “dead” bodies. Character(s) are “killed” offstage. A character is tied up and threatened. Depictions of a character being stabbed.
SCENES OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Some sexual innuendos and references are in the dialog of the play.
SPECIAL EFFECtS
Stage haze, and flashing lights may be used. Latin phrases written in “blood” may appear on the walls. Shadowy figures “The Fates” may appear on walls.
CONTENT WARNING
References to death and murder. “Bodies” may be depicted on stage. Depictions of a character being stabbed.
The Midnight Torch: A Detective Murdoch Mystery
LANGUAGE
Minor language is used.
SCenes of Violence
Raised voices and impassioned arguments.
SCENES OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Characters may kiss. References to a relationship of a sexual nature between two characters.
Special Effects
CONTENT WARNING
Scenes of a medical crisis. Discussions of medical procedures/malpractice. References to a patient in a coma and in intensive care, descriptions of the condition of the patient. Depictions of alcoholism. References to religious systems and institutions.