Fun HomeRoyal Exchange Theatre Manchester⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑CARTOONIST Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir examines two pivotal periods in her life. Looking back to her childhood, she recognises the struggles she had with her father while finding the signs that hinted at her developing sexuality. The later episode was during her first year at college where she experienced her first sexual relationship with a fellow student.