Scrape off the Black [Paperback]

London's East End 1973. Trevor organises a surprise party on the release of his brother Andy from Borstal. But Rose, his bingo-playing, pill-popping mother, has other plans.Tunde Ikoli's other plays include Short Sleeves in Summer (Royal Court Theatre), The Lower Depths (after Gorki, for Foco Novo), Smack and Thistle (C4 Film), and the TV comedy Popsi for Lenny Henry.

Irresistibly funny The Voice

A strong and gripping drama which tackles the issues of mixed relationships very clearly and with great power and emotion The Observer

Ikoli writes grimly funny dialogue The Times