A Gym Thing

A Gym Thing

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A Gym Thing

A Gym Thing

Written by Tom Vallen

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Driven by a daily quest for perfection, Will takes us on a fast paced, sweaty, physical exploration of how the gym has strengthened and weakened his relationships, his physique and ultimately his life. A complex love story from a gym addicts point of view, set within a 60 minute workout, A Gym Thing tackles body image and bigorexia (Body Dysmorphic Disorder), leaving those who dont visit the gym with a greater understanding of why we do what we do.A Gym Thing transferred to London after an exhilarating run at the Pleasance Courtyard, 2017 Edinburgh Festival.The gym has taken our society by storm. Its a lifestyle and an imperative part of many peoples daily routines. What isnt so widely publicised are some of the negative effects. A Gym Thing shines a much needed spotlight on the world of Bigorexia (reverse anorexia), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). BDD affects men and women equally, quality of life is extremely poor and the suicide rates are amongst the highest in all of the mental disorders.
Tom Vallen is a playwright and actor.
ISBN-13
9781910067642
Publisher
Playdead Press
Imprint
Playdead Press
Publication date
30 April 2018
Format
Paperback
Pages
81
Dimensions
130 x 200 mm
Language
English

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