You're Right, Trigger Warnings Aren’t a Big Deal...Until You Actually Need Them

TW: death, suicide, violence, drug use, sexual abuse. The Globe, Shakespeare’s world-renowned theatre, has always been a place of wonder to me. If I could spend all my free time in its atmosphere, hearing soliloquies from Hamlet in the historic venue after walking past the light-dappled water of The Thames, I would. From Tudor history to classic literature, there are thousands of other reasons to take notice of The Globe, and to each their own. That’s why, when the playhouse announced its decision to include trigger warnings for Romeo and Juliet, the world reacted instantly. Author: Chloe Johnson Category: LIFE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read. For more Life-related stories, head to https://www.thespillmag.com/life