Mickey was born at the bottom, now he spends his days looking down from the top of his tower block, beer in hand. To most he's just the local drunk, but to a few, he's a ray of hope in a world quick to turn it's back on the poor and mentally ill. But what happens when Mickey gives refuge to someone who may topple his kingdom...

\'A gritty, truthful, and often comical insight into the fractured lives of people who are unemployed and rely on the benefits system in Harold Hill. The characters are complex and distinctive, each with their own idiolect, which helps to explore the varied personalities and their shared, yet individual, plight. This is a compelling story with much potential\'. - Papatango Playwriting Award Feedback 2023

Ali has left the madness of mainstream education to pursue a more peaceful career
as a private tutor.

However, when Danny, a neurodivergent man left behind by the system, enlists her help to pass his adult GCSE\'s, she is dragged back into a world of stress and scrutiny, as it appears Danny is one of her ex students who she had a hand in expelling.

Now Danny wants Ali to take accountability for her failings as a teacher. But Ali wants Danny to take accountability for his actions as a student.

Can a compromise be reached before either hit breaking point...

Based on rehearsed reading/work in development:

https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2023/11/review-wet-cement-queens-theatre-hornchurch/

https://thehaveringdaily.co.uk/2023/11/20/wet-cement-is-a-class-act-for-neurodivergent-struggles/

https://youtu.be/BwDgxLl40hI?si=kGiP0TRkdZu2C1oT