A DRAMA spanning 40 years in the very different lives of two Irish brothers plays Acton’s West London Trade Union Club on 4 and 5 November.

Just Above Dogs examines the lives and experiences of the generations of Irish men who arrived in London seeking employment in Britain’s construction industry.

The performances are part of the inaugural In The Shadow or in the Shelter Festival of new plays about the Irish in London.

Writer-and director Anne Curtis said: "Migration is a fundamental part of the Irish story.

“It has also played a major role in shaping London.

"It was really important for us that we brought these plays to those parts of London like Acton and Ealing where so many Irish men and women found a home."

The festival of six plays has also played theatres in Kentish Town and Merton.

Click here to hear actors Kieran Moriarty, Kevin Bohan and Niall Bishop discussing the real stories behind their roles in Just Above Dogs: https://goo.gl/GAWxRC

Just Above Dogs plays West London Trade Union Club, 33-35 High St, London W3 6ND on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November (8pm).

Tickets available on the door £10 (£8 concessions) or contact info@irishinlondontheatre.co.uk to reserve tickets.