Play review – “The Dock Brief” by John Mortimer

This short play (two acts) contributed immensely to Mortimer’s early literary reputation – it was very popular and even turned into a film, for which it doesn’t have quite enough story. But it has two great characters, and a memorable twist, i.e. a murderer gets off due to his lawyer’s incompetence. A little long – like another famous two-hander, Norm and Ahmed – but fun.