A children’s theatre production in London is sparking controversy because it deals with mature subject matter such as murder and criminal rehabilitation, even though the characters are children. But shouldn’t older children be exposed to serious issues in theatrical productions? More to the point, why is it that “presenting these issues on stage at the Unicorn, a building dedicated to work for children and young people, causes such controversy when similar themes are explored in TV and in novels for young people without attracting similar outrage?”