4Abigail Hood’s Monster, now on at Seven Dials Playhouse, is an unflinching look at how violence and neglect take root in ordinary lives. Set in working-class Glasgow, it’s a story that feels lived-in rather than staged — grim, recognisable, and often difficult to watch. Hood, who also stars, brings an authenticity that grounds the piece in something painfully real. The play begins mid-relationship, with two teenage girls whose bond feels close and familiar. Their world is chaotic — shaped by … Continue reading Monster