Brealey has much to say on an extensive range of topics, through the voices of many characters. He has a lot of words to put into people's mouths. Some of these plays are clearly one acts. It is hard to imagine The Stair or The Chicks extending their scenarios. The same can be said for The Mechanics, as it is an excellent example of a well-constructed ten-minute joke made up of amusing banter and played out between two appealingly mismatched co-workers.

Other works in this collection beg further development. Fergus' Envy and Disturbing Mavis each have a strong premise that would benefit from a three-act makeover. The author is obviously comfortable and skillful at 'telling tales in ten'. I would also like to see him branch out and give his characters and ideas extra stage time to grow.