At Edinburgh Airport, a toy plastic chicken is suspected to be a bomb. A woman is screened for domestic radicalisation, while her interrogators decide to perform violent and radical act of their own. Based on a true story, Toy Plastic Chicken is a blackly comedic exploration of degradation and revolt. Read more …
It's still a fine story, and one which resonates in these days where we're all permanently under surveillance, and walking on eggshells.
The excellent performances, comic timing and creation of character from all three actors go a long way to make up for some of the lack of tension that Brotherston brings out between them. But this is ultimately a few nuggets short of the full meal deal.
Toy Plastic Chicken illustrates how racism impacts individual lives for the most meaningless of reasons
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday May 6, 2019, until Saturday May 11, 2019. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday May 14, 2019, until Saturday May 18, 2019. More info: www.traverse.co.uk
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