ARTICLE IN “WATFORD OBSERVER” – 22nd FEBRUARY 2013
Watford's
Ian Buckley talks about his new play with a communist thread: The Tailors' Last
Stand
It’s the last meeting for the remaining members of this
London tailors’ union branch. As Max, Barney, Tom and George perform the last
rites for their intrepid band and consign it to history it is a time to
reminisce, to swap stories of what was and what might have been, to take stock,
and to look into the future.
But not for one moment is this going to be a tranquil wake.
Fireworks can still fly and scores can still be settled when our comrades get
together.
The Tailors’ Last Stand is
a new play by former head of department of performing arts at West Herts College and
Watford resident Ian Buckley, based on his father’s memories and his life
growing up in a communist household.
This comic play is full of the spirit of a bygone era and an
affectionate look at the men, their union, and their final goodbye. Four
lovable rogues, one political ideal… infinite comic mayhem!
The Tailors’ Last Stand is at Barons Court Theatre, Curtain's Up Pub, Comeragh Road, W14 until March 10. Details: 020 8932 4747