Finborough, London: An air of futility permeates John McGrath's play. Based on his own national service experience, it convincingly depicts the affections and tensions that arise when a group of men from different backgrounds share close quarters. Set on a British Army base in Germany in 1954, during the dawn of the Cold War, the company are serving under a callow 18 year old NCO who, while decent at heart, can …
SOURCE: The Stage at 06:28AM on May 25, 2012