About the Show

The world premiere of Sam Grabiner's award-winning play explores what it is to be a man.

A father waits for his son. Kids bunk off school. Fights break out after a heavy night out.

Featuring six actors playing multiple roles, 'Boys on the Verge of Tears' explores violence, vulnerability and what is it to be a man, within the setting of a men’s public toilet.

'Boys on the Verge of Tears' was the recipient of Soho Theatre's Verity Bargate Award in 2022.

This production is recommended for ages 18+.

Critic Reviews (7)

"...a cathartic and powerful moment, a veinous fist unclenching."
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"smart, funny, thoughtful and consistently arresting debut play"
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"...this is a great night out, with moments of joy and madness and lots of laughter!"
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"It gets darker in terms of time, and toxicity, as first vandals, then clubbers pile in."
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"Rewarding debut play artfully explores the cycle of male behaviour"
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"...a tiny, tragic and beautiful glimpse into a public toilet's secrets."
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"The writing doesn’t always equal the ambition..."
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