FIGHTING
By XAVIER COY
18 March – 12 April 2025
WORLD PREMIERE
“It’s funny. All this – I know it’s funny. But the thought of laughing feels entirely alien.”
An exploration into the mind of one man as he traverses the highs and lows of Bipolar over the course of a day, battling with both the people in his life and the voices in his head.
He works in a shop run by an elderly couple. They enjoy a virile sex life, while he is desperately lonely.
He is confronted by his ex-girlfriend who is now engaged. A panic attack ensues.
He has a date that night with a woman he quite fancies. The evening is a disaster.
Feelings of worthlessness and despair whirl around his head, triggering a depressive episode.
Then the phone rings.
He lives to fight another day.
Winner of the 2022 Silver Gull Play Award
Feedback/Comments
The actors were incredibly talented, interesting subject matter.
Interesting production demonstrating the daily complexities and challenges faced by those who have bipolar. Given me an insight into an area I knew nothing about previously. Strong characters. Great seating and relaxed venue.
Great actors ! An amazing performance.Thought provoking play.
Simple staging done to great effect. Very poignant. Highly recommend.
Thought provocating performance.. the actors did a great job in interpreting the various characters
Acting was great but content was very dark and sad.
the actors were outstanding, the play well written.