Sam Grabiner’s Boys on the Verge of Tears, a debut set in a men’s public lavatory, won the prestigious Verity Bargate Award in 2022, chosen by judges from some 1,500 submissions.

Boys on the Verge of Tears is directed by James Macdonald, whose highly acclaimed productions include premieres by Caryl Churchill, Annie Baker and Sarah Kane. It is produced by Soho Theatre.

‘Boys on the Verge of Tears’ could be expanded into an anthology, but right now it is just a tiny, tragic and beautiful glimpse into a public toilet's secrets. Details. Address.

BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS was selected from 1,500 entries to the Verity Bargate Award, which is sponsored by Character 7, the producers of The Night Manager and Culprits.

A father waits for his son. Kids hang around skipping school. Fights break out after nights of drinking. Featuring six actors in multiple roles in a bold, kaleidoscopic tale of violence and ...