Fast Labour, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

9:39am Tuesday 6th May 2008

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VICTOR arrives in this country from Eastern Europe with no money, no family and little English.

By the end of Steve Watersf new play, hefs living the dream, having risen through the ranks of migrant workers to being a gangmaster with a nice house and family.

Director Ian Brown has shaped a pacey production, with great use of film and a loud soundtrack to drive the narrative onwards. It has the epic quality that such a story requires, making it the theatrical equivalent of a good, gritty British movie.

The action moves swiftly along as a determined Victor seeks to make a better life in a world of exploitation. Itfs an unusual subject for a play, but one that deserves to be aired.

Craig Kelly, best known from TVfs Queer As Folk, convincingly conveys the changing face of Victor as he moves from exploited worker to big boss.

In other hands, he could have been dislikeable or even villainous, but the warmth of Kellyfs performance means we hang in there with him during all the trials and tribulations this newcomer to this country suffers.

Until May 17.

Tickets 0113-2137700