Of Mice and Men

Creative Audio Description [AD] is available for all audiences, at all performances, and is delivered in character by the cast.

Audio description is a live, verbal commentary providing an explanation of the visual information that blind or partially sighted people may need to understand and enjoy the show, via a headset.

Customers who would benefit from using the audio description service can use the theatres infra-red hearing system, as usual – please pre-book a headset with the Box Office, ahead of the show.

Alternatively you can download an app (Sennheiser MobileConnect) to your mobile device and listen via your own headphones (wired are best for reception). Customers who do not need the audio description facility but would like to listen, to add another creative layer to their theatre experience, should use the app where possible.

You can find more information about how to download the app here. We will also have Front of House staff available to assist, before the performance.

Relaxed - Sat 15 Mar 2025, 2pm (A show experience guide will follow closer to the show date)

Captioned (Open) - Sat 15 Mar 2025, 7.30pm 
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre

BSL Interpreted - Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter is Jane Kelsall

For more information about what the above access shows include, please click here and scroll down the page.

Content Warnings Of Mice and Men 

Of Mice and Men was written in 1937 and explores how the system uses identity politics to separate and oppress us. It contains themes of discrimination based on race, disability and gender and explores difficult topics relevant to the time period in which the play is set, which still resonate today. This production stays true to the original themes and narrative. Therefore, please note that the show does contain sensitive content and topics including racism, ableism, sexism, violence, assault, murder and death, plus strong and offensive language. Please note below is a description of these issues and some plot points are detailed.

Racist language

In the original book the N- word is used as a racial slur against the character of Crooks.  We have chosen not to use this word and instead the other characters refer to him as “a coloured”. The other characters are racist towards Crooks and themes of racial injustice are present throughout the play.

Ableism

Lennie is a learning disabled character and encounters ableist attitudes and language throughout. Other characters are derogatory towards him.

Sexism and Misogyny 

There is one female character in the book and Steinbeck does not even give her a name.  She is known as Curley’s Wife. Lots of sexist language and attitudes are directed towards her and she is attacked and is the victim of murder.
Other women are also referred to.  These women are generally Sex Workers and spoken about in a derogatory way.

Death, violence, and threats

The play is violent.  Two characters are killed and there is a moment where someone’s hand is crushed.
A dog is shot.
There is also a number of times where voices are raised and threats are made.

Animal abuse

Cruelty and violence to animals are mentioned throughout the play. The animals in our play are created using puppets.

Distressing sounds and visuals

There are multiple loud gunshots in the production, as well as haze, depictions of blood and use of prop guns and knives onstage.

Strong language

Violent language is used as above and sporadically throughout.

William Young

Lennie

Luke Richards

Lennie

Liam King

George

Jeff Alexander

Crooks

Stefan Race

Curley

Emma Charlton

Curley's Wife

Ben Wilson

Candy

Laurence Pears

Slim

Tom Fletcher 

Carlson

Afton Moran

Whit