 The writer and director of this play, Brian Mullin dedicates it to his father for teaching him the meanings of peace and justice.
I can't think of a more pretentious thing to put on ones programme! It's like me saying that this review came to me over supper with my aunt whilst we finally pinned down the meaning of life and the frailty of the human spirit. People with an over-inflated sense of self worth often find it difficult being told about the complexities of life, particularly when it comes from a young playwright who hasn't even left university. So while I find the play's moralistic content a difficult pill to swallow, I can't deny that it is deftly done using a raft of brilliantly executed theatrical techniques. It tells two separate stories with intertwining monologues, finely crafted lighting and a dual sex romp thrown in for good measure. Revolving the subjects around the war against terror might seem an obvious source of inspiration, particularly as many of the machinations played out by governments on the world stage are far more fanciful than anything that could be written into a play. But I doubt there are many plays that carry it out so adeptly and with such a subtle blend of humour. As my mate said: "Brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed it" so, I guess, will you. |