This exquisitely painful, touching work is a masterclass in the long lasting effects of bullying on both the bully and the bullied. Gill delicately and skillfully picks at wounds long scabbed over but still throbbing painfully deep beneath the surface, and while he (rightly) doesn’t offer a traditional happy ending, he does give his characters — and by extension us — a cathartic, if not redemptive experience. A must read.

A childhood bully begs for absolution from his victim in this affecting, LGBTQ-themed two-hander. The piece succeeds based on the strength of its well-drawn, relatable and sympathetic characters, who both journey through entirely believable arcs. It’s a play about (belatedly) growing up, and about just how lived experience can change a person – or calcify them. Recommended for anyone who’s ever experienced bullying, either as a victim or a perpetrator.

A beautifully written exploration of the lingering effects of bullying - on both ends. I was privileged to see the reading at the Valdez Theatre Conference, and the impact on the audience was palpable. A powerful, moving play that gives profound life to two multi-faceted characters.