A THEATRE group has warned audiences its panto Rapunzel contains kidnap scenes.
Cambridge Footlights also warn of homophobia, sexism and drugs, alcohol and substance abuse.
Rapunzel’s centuries-old storyline involves a sorceress taking away a couple’s child and locking her in a tower.
Luvvies at the university comedy society, which launched the careers of Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and the Monty Python creators, say the work is a celebration of individuality.
But woke producers then warn about scenes and dialogue that might upset some
They tell audience members: “In a land where art has been banned and all the dames have been banished, can this kingdom be brought back to life?
“In a dastardly plan to keep them away from his crown, the evil king sends his nephew and niece, Prince Victor and Princess Stella, on a quest to save Rapunzel from her dragon-guarded tower in the hopes that they perish.
"Along the way they instead encounter adventure, hilarity, and friendship.
“Join Victor and Stella on their way to save Rapunzel and, ultimately, the entire kingdom.
"Rapunzel brings live pantomimes back with a queer and colourful bang.”
It then warns of “kidnapping, homophobia, sexism, drugs/alcohol/substance abuse”.
Tickets for the show cost £16.
Footlights did not respond to requests for comment.
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