The show contains loud noises, haze, and strobe lighting. Callum is a Nought a colourless member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The show contains mild sexual content and some strong language, alongside references to sexual violence and suicide. Sephy is a Cross a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. The show contains depictions of racism and its effects on physical and mental health, alcoholism, bullying, capital punishment, violence (including domestic violence). As such, the show contains some themes that viewers may find upsetting to watch. Warnings: Noughts & Crosses explores a segregated world, in which daily life presents various struggles, inequities, and challenging circumstances. Any child who is accompanying another minor in the auditorium must not be under the age of 16. 2hrs 30 mins, incl. intervalĪge guidance: Suitable for adults, and young people aged 12+Ĭhildren can NOT be unaccompanied in the auditorium under the age of 14. 'A dynamic, powerful, compelling show whatever your age.' - British Theatre Guide Winner of Excellence in Touring - UK Theatre Awards 2019įinalist for Best Show for Children and Young People - UK Theatre Awards 2019 This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger. A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach.

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