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. ****