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Trigger warnings risk ‘mollycoddling’ theatre audiences, says Tony-winning director

todayFebruary 5, 2026

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Exclusive: John Doyle says theatre should be able to disturb and challenge audiences, and not sanitise difficult themes

The Tony award-winning theatre director John Doyle has warned that trigger warnings before plays risks “mollycoddling” audiences and sanitising theatre.

The Scottish director, who has led four British theatres, said: “Take care of the audience, but the theatre is supposed to make you uncomfortable. It’s supposed to make you fearful.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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