Leslie Black PhotographyDuring an Israeli bombing raid in 2006 two strangers find shelter in a bombed out theatre in Beirut. It isn’t safe to go out and their only companion is a dead girl. The two men warily attempt to find a way to live together whilst telling stories of their past. Will they kill each other? Will they starve and more importantly…which one of them will get the girl. A mordant comedy from a young Lebanese writer.
The characterisation and comedy are so absorbing that, towards the end, the politics come like a kick in the stomach. In a good way.
While there are plenty of laughs to be had, the political discourse covers old, rather familiar ground.
Unleashes a pair of powerful, witty and thoughtful performances from Stewart Porter and David Walshe, as the old and young man respectively; and as an example of brave and extravagant comic grace under pressure, it’s an outstanding achievement.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday May 14, 2012, until Saturday May 19, 2012. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday May 22, 2012, until Saturday May 26, 2012. More info: www.traverse.co.uk
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