Break My Windows (A Play, a Pie and a Pint), Traverse

 At the office of Uber-alike Bring My Wheels, Brandon (Ross Baxter) is getting annoyed with Eric (Tom McGovern) for trying to tell him how to do his job.  But arguing with Eric isn't easy, because he's not only Brandon's boss, but his dad as well.  To complicate things Brandon wants to introduce his father to Sam (Jamie McKillop), both as a potential employee of the firm, and as Eric's prospective son-in-law.  And he knows just how Dad is going to react...

Things start badly, and only get worse, with Eric and Sam becoming more and more opposed to one another.  Brandon is stuck in the middle, but where do his loyalties lie, especially when the issues are as much political and legal as they are personal?

Dave Gerow's script is smart and funny, with plenty of little call-backs and contemporary references.  On one level it's comedy about relationships and loyalties, on another it's a satire about the increasing polarisation of our political scene.  Three excellent performances help serve up the laughs and nuances, with perfect timing and pace.  Hugely enjoyable and well worth grabbing a ticket if you can.

A perfect example of how clever these fifty minute plays can be.