Crime and Punishment

Content Guidance (further information)

This stage adaptation of Crime and Punishment contains themes that may be distressing for some audience members. It is recommended as a 12+. 

Further details: 

• Murder: The story includes murder involving an axe. 
• Animal cruelty: The lead character has a vivid memory, depicted in a dream sequence, in which a horse is beaten to death by drunken peasants. While this is portrayed in a stylised, non-realistic way, the scene is emotionally intense.
• Psychological distress: The lead character experiences extreme anxiety, guilt, and inner turmoil throughout the play.
• Extreme poverty and sex work: The story references extreme poverty, including one character who turns to sex work. No sexual acts are depicted on stage.