This play is an excellent depiction of toxic office bullying, of conjuring up a case against someone with the collusion of HR, here called the Director of People, misinterpreting gestures to make them sound egregious.  Sue tells Thomas she was offered a support plan which turns out to be a way to sack you without giving you a case to take to the Employment Tribunal. 

The bullying reminds Thomas of how he was treated at school for his caring personality and quiet ways. Now he lives his life through the window, the swans on the river, the gay men across the river, the unhappy spinster, the pregnant woman opposite.  The heron distresses him and ruins his idyllic picture of nature.  After so long without leaving his flat, Thomas thinks about venturing outside, a seismic change for him.

Lucy Bailey shows the skill of her directorial range achieving productions that stay with you long after curtain down. Michael Wynne’s writing has gentle humour and lots of places to smile. I loved Mike Britton’s clean set and Chris Davey’s lighting darkens with the mood and brightens with excitemenI.  I  have long admired Paul Keating in musical roles but here he shows his acting acumen is touching and involving.  Highly Recommended!