Two writers, Houghton and Higgins, are authors in town for the annual book festival, but most importantly they have both been shortlisted for the annual book prize.

What ensues is an hour of razor-sharp erudition, as Houghton, the serious writer, locks horns with the best-selling Higgins. They take every opportunity to belittle each other, in print and on panels. They disagree on all aspects of writing and publishing – grammar, typeface and paper edges are all subjects up for debate and differing opinions. They only thing they have in common is their self-belief that they should be the recipient of the literary prize. To seal their destiny, they set out on an odyssey to the home and grave of the author who the literary prize is named in honour of, encountering all manner of terrifying obstacles.

Brian Park’s hilarious script is superbly acted by Matthew Boston and Daniel Llewelyn-Williams. The script is jam packed with hilarious put downs and sparkling repartee which the audience heartily appreciated. This is a fabulous production and I thoroughly recommend it.

5*****

Reviewed by Rona

Assembly George Square – The Crate 

13.15 (1hr)

Until 28^th (Not 15^th)