John Byrne
The Slab Boys Trilogy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571223459
- author:
- John Byrne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.5 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Production & Technology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Slab Boys Trilogy by John Byrne Spanning the 1950s to the 1970s, this trilogy captures the rebellious mood of post-war Scotland. Set against the backdrop of James Dean, Elvis and sharp-suited glamour, the plays explore themes of hope and despair. John Byrne brings to life the slab room where he worked, transforming it into a vibrant theatre of scams, dreams, and office pranks. The result is a unique blend of vaudeville-style entertainment and poignant storytelling. Now considered one of Scotland's defining literary works, the Slab Boys Trilogy has been widely acclaimed for its portrayal of a generation growing up in a time of great change.
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