Verbatim: The Fun of Making Theatre Seriously suggests that it is a book about creating verbatim theatre but it is really more of an autobiography. The book begins with Wheeler's early life and schooling where he lists his main inspirations as his dad, Tony Key, Roy Nevitt and David Bowie. It's quite refreshing that such a successful playwright admits to not being inspired by the likes of Brecht and that he only discovered well known practitioners as his career progressed. Wheeller discusses his time at boarding school and reveals the abuse that he suffered at the hands of a trusted teacher. The book moves through his education and the influences and experiences that led him towards becoming a Drama teacher.
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