Even if Tom may want to burn all his problems away, his mother will always be there to help change his aim

The success of this monologue is in its humanity – an imperfect but unending love from a mother to her son.

Martha Lott’s ability to connect with the audience and hold it in the palm of her hand is remarkarkable

Lott’s excellent performance is startling in its directness and quiet despair.

A stellar performance by Lott makes this a very vivid picture.

This is a very worthy play to see and should be mandatory for all boffins in charge of childcare and education.

In part this is a consciousness raising play, but it is equally a celebration of the families for whom this is daily life.

That Boy: Parenting Doesn’t Come With Instructions… Nor Does Unconditional Love~ Adelaide Fringe 2021 Review

This show is love, in all its ugliness.

It’s kind of heartbreaking, but great empathy for this family is automatic, and we should all know about this.