Bruiser Theatre Co makes a welcome return to the Island

BELFAST'S Bruiser Theatre Company returns to the Island Arts Centre on Friday October 22 with their latest production, entitled 'Low Pay? Don't Pay!'.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Oct 2010, 15:52 BST
Updated 21st Oct 2010, 15:54 BST

This is an uproarious brand new 2010 version, by Dario Fo himself, of his hilarious, frenetic 1974 farce, 'Can't Pay? Won't Pay'.

This show is the perfect night out for those looking for an evening of high energy comedy theatre and an antidote to those never-ending gloomy financial forecasts.

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Housewives, Antonia and Margherita, fed up with high prices in the supermarket, take matters into their own hands and start shoplifting.

Keen to keep their light-fingered antics from their husbands, Giovanni and Luigi - not to mention the police - the women are forced to resort to more and more inventive hiding places and more and more elaborate cover stories, in this new version of the legendary comedy.

As Antonia says in the play: "I think I'll go in for this type of shopping every day. Not just because I didn't pay for it, but because, all of a sudden, we were all in it together, men and women, and it felt right. We stood up to them!"

Bruiser's production of 'Low Pay? Don't Pay!' comes hot on the heels on the company's acclaimed 'The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui' (Spring 2010), 'The Government Inspector' (Autumn 2009), 'Oh What A Lovely War' (Spring 2009), 'The Case Of The Frightened Lady' (Autumn 2008), & 'Candide' (Spring 2008).

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Bruiser's Principal Funder is The Arts Council Of Northern Ireland. The Company also receives Core funding from Belfast City Council.

Gilly Campbell, Arts Council Drama Officer, commented: "Widely regarded as one of Northern Ireland's most progressive drama companies, Bruiser has gained an enviable reputation thanks to its own blend of high quality, innovative, physical theatre.

"The Arts Council is pleased to support the forthcoming tour of "Low Pay? Don't Pay!', a high-energy satire which is as relevant today as it was to audiences in the 1970's."

'Low Pay? Don't Pay!' will take to the stage of the Island Arts Centre on Friday night (October 22) at 8pm.

For further information or to books tickets contact the Island Arts Centre Box Office on 9250 9254