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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.
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