UID:
almahu_9948391276102882
Format:
1 online resource
Content:
The central play in Byrne's 'Slab Boys Trilogy' (bracketed by 'The Slab Boys' and 'Still Life'), one of Scotland's defining 20th century literary works, 'Cuttin' a Rug' is set in Paisley Town Hall on a Friday evening in 1957, and highlights the theme of social inequality as the annual staff dance of A. F. Stobo and Company, Carpet Manufacturers, plays out. Its original version was premiered at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in 1979.
Note:
Originally published: in print in The slab boys trilogy. London: Faber, 2003.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Drama.
DOI:
10.5040/9780571284351.00000011
