The remarkable life story of Thalidomide survivor Gary Skyner has been turned into a stage play.
Gary, from Toxteth, was one of the first British born people to be affected by the Thalidomide medical disaster of the 1950s and 60s. Thalidomide was a medication given to women to treat morning sickness, that resulted in thousands of children across the world being born with disabilities; many dying soon after birth or early in life.
'Mother's Ruin' is an emotional and moving account of the highs and lows, determination and struggles of Gary and his mum, Frances. Gary, now aged 62, was told he would be lucky to live until he was 30.
