The story of a group of house painters who are joined by Owen, an artist and journeyman-prophet with a vision of a just society. Owen attempts to rouse his fellow workers from their complacency with spirited attacks on the greed and dishonesty of the capitalist system.
| Character: Frank Owen |
| Playwright: Stephen Lowe, adapted from Robert Tressell |
| Director: Stephen Daldry |
| Venue: Sheffield Crucible |
| Status: Completed play. Initially performed by the Metro Theatre Company, which toured their production for over two years (1985-7) |