Striking an attitude: Portrayal of workplace strife still rings true
In theory, almost two hours of constant arguing over industrial relations does not sound like an enticing prospect. In practice it works extremely well
Brothers of the Brush
Viking Theatre, Clontarf
Rating:****
Brothers of the Brush begins with the belligerent house painter Heno complaining that a rat has been nibbling at his ham sandwich. It soon becomes clear that he, his fellow tradesmen and the scavenging rodent have a lot in common. Jimmy Murphy’s drama (based on his own experiences) is a quietly devastating portrayal of exploitation in the workplace – one that remains as depressingly relevant ...
