A powerful new psychological drama is coming to DunsPlayFest.

Presented by Heid First Theatre, Breaking Point will be performed on May 9 at Volunteer Hall – bringing a bold, thought-provoking piece of contemporary theatre to the Scottish Borders.

Directed by award-winning theatre maker Clara Bloomfield and written by Clara and Sam MacKinnon, the play confronts urgent questions about masculinity, online culture and mental health.

It follows Josh, a young Scottish man who openly rejects misogyny and the damaging cultures often associated with the online ‘manosphere’, Determined to be an ally to women, he tries to navigate these conversations with honesty and integrity.

A publicity photograph for Breaking Point.

placeholder image — A publicity photograph for Breaking Point.

But when he is suddenly arrested over alleged misogynistic behaviour online, Josh is forced into a tense interrogation that throws his identity, friendships and mental health into turmoil. As the story unfolds, Breaking Point explores the psychological strain of living in a polarised digital world.

For more information about the play, and to buy tickets, go to www.citizenticket.com/events/dunsplayfest/breaking-point