Richard Fry’s performance of his verse
play is absorbing. His low key, measured style draws you in as the
story unfolds. The verse format adds to the tension helping to
construct mental images of his descriptions. The language is clear
and direct.
Bully is the story a young man’s
experience of life from early childhood to early adulthood. He has
had to endure the depths; an abusive father, the death of his mother
and homophobia at school. Nevertheless, there were times of great
happiness; pleasant experiences with his loving mother and the joy
of finding a relationship which may offer some security in his
chaotic lifestyle.
All his life he has known violence and, as
the play comes to a conclusion, it appears he can never break free
from this curse.
The play has such a range of qualities. It
is dramatic, moving, funny and realistic.
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