Slab Boys and Girls remember inspiration behind John Byrne’s play

Reunited – the original Slab Boys and Girls remember the inspiration behind John Byrne’s iconic play It took Paisley to Broadway and has had Hollywood heavyweights including Sean Penn, Robbie Coltrane and Kevin Bacon playing its much-loved characters – but now, some of the original Slab Boys and Girls who worked with renowned Scottish... Read More

The Slab Boys on Broadway by Brian Hannan

Brian Hannan from Abbey Books in Paisley talks through The Slab Boys on Broadway programme, a beautiful piece of John Byrne memorabilia. You are probably unaware just how big a global success iconic Paisley author/painter John Byrne achieved with his play The Slab Boys. I was, too, until among a recent donation to Abbey... Read More