The Slab Boys Trilogy
by John Byrne

Name: The Slab Boys Trilogy
Brand: John Byrne
SKU: 9780571223459
Rating: 3.8 (81 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the clever writing and humor of the play. Many find John Byrne's grasp of Scottish culture and dialect to be particularly impressive. The trilogy offers a rich exploration of character and setting that resonates well with audiences, especially those familiar with the themes presented in the plays.

Clever writing and humorStrong grasp of Scottish cultureResonates with audiencesSome find it confusing at times

Synopsis

Spanning the 1950s to the 70s, the plays capture the rebellious mood of a post-war generation growing up to a backdrop of James Dean, Elvis, sharp-suited glamour, hope and despair.

John Byrne takes the slab room he worked in and makes it pure theater: the scams, the dreams, the aloof but gorgeous girl, the despair of life back home, the obligatory tormenting of the office 'weed', and the mandatory boy chat and pranks all help the day to pass.

Phil and Spanky explode onto the stage in a classic vaudeville double-act.