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
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
Descriptions of tragic and horrifying circumstances around death, including death of children.
Scenes of Intimacy And Sexual Content
N/A
Special Effects
Stage haze, lights flashing and strobe lighting effects. References to the supernatural.
Content Warning
Descriptions of a terrifying and haunting curse and the circumstances around that curse.
the 39 steps
RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES 7+. This age recommendation is provided as a guide. Individual preferences and parental discretion should also be considered.
LANGUAGE
Minor language is used.
SPECIAL EFFECtS
Stage haze, and flashing lights may be used. Actors switch characters very quickly.
SCENES OF VIOLENCE
Depictions of a character being ‘stabbed.’ Other moments of violence are portrayed in a comical, exaggerated nature.
SCENES OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Some sexual innuendos, and references are in the dialog of the play. Some sexual tension. Characters may kiss.
The Midnight Torch: A Detective Murdoch Mystery
LANGUAGE
Minor language is used.
SCenes of Violence
A “dead body” may be depicted on stage. Characters may scuffle.
SCENES OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL CONTENT
Characters may kiss on stage.
Special Effects
Special Effects to highlight “inventions” described in the play, flashing lights, small explosions
CONTENT WARNING
References to death and scenes where “dead bodies” may be depicted on stage.
