Out of the Scorpion’s Nest is a superb, gripping three-hander. And the story unfolds beautifully, underpinned by Minigan’s research and his deft touch with dialogue. The characters are equally compelling – flawed but thoroughly likeable. And the obstacles each faces create a fantastic three-dimensional story – ethical dilemmas, health issues, and dysfunctional family relationships. Very highly recommended.

I have just listened to the audio version of this play on the Premiere the Play podcast from 2023, & it's wonderful to learn that it has had so many well-deserved development opportunities & accolades. John Minigan is a keen observer of the most complex & fragile human dynamics, especially where larger power structures are enacted at the level of personal & professional relationships. So many people need this play, particularly those who've been in the trenches with brilliant & unreliable minds.

I watched the the recent CreateTheater Monday Night Development Series rebroadcast of the TRU Voices Series reading of this gripping play. I found myself completely engrossed in Kym's ethical dilemmna as she struggled to choose between transparency leading to a potential roadblock and academic subterfuge leading either to great success or utter disaster. Minigan does an amazing job of showing us that in academia, as in Shakespeare's world, forming the right alliances and making the right decisions at the right time is everything.