Jones and Morley have great stage presence in both their performances as the child versions of Mickey and Eddie, but also bring that emotion later into their lives as adults.  Jones in particular is quite frankly the embodiment of perfection in this role.  He has been playing the role of Mickey for many years and it’s not my first time seeing him, but his performance just seems to get better and better.  He is a complete delight in the funnier moments and devastatingly good in the darker moments.  Morley, as the ‘posh’ Eddie Lyons displays the innocence of a child well, but also demonstrates warmth towards Linda (Carly Burns), the childhood friend who becomes a friend in later life.

Mickey, Eddie and Linda spend time together throughout their childhood and into adult life.  It is clear that Eddie loves Linda, however he pushes Mickey into asking her out. The pair end up married with a baby on the way much to Eddie’s surprise when he returns from University.  Mickey loses his job and spirals into a state of depression relying on tablets.  It is during these moments that Jones really does shine, the angst and despair is on full show for all to see.  He is made aware that Eddie and Linda are having an affair (which was a lie bought on by Mrs Lyons) and he heads off to seek revenge with deadly consequences.