Set in a dark, dusty, British pub, a group of men gather around the blasting jukebox, a pint in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
The concept of gender is investigated through the understanding of what we deem as "unmanly" and this is closely represented through the gestures, action and movement of the performers, a technique which is often associated with the work of Newson and DV8.
[1] Looking at conformity regarding male relationships, friendships and identity the performance attempts to realise the struggle of being a "real" man.
[2] After receiving its world premiere in Vienna in 1995, the piece went on to tour extensively, and was critically acclaimed, with Rupert Christiansen in The Observer stating that it was "heartening to find DV8 blazing a fresh, dangerous trail".
[3] A new production, in collaboration with Ballet Rambert and Sadler's Wells, staged its world premiere at the Adelaide Festival in March 2020.