Key words throughout the play

Key words with definitions to know about the play

Alderman

A prominent member of the town council

Bench

To be ‘ on the bench’ means to act as a magistrate

Brumley

A fictional town in the North midlands

chump

fool

Capitalism

The belief in individual freedom, especially concerning financial matters

idler

lazy person

Impudence

Disrespectful behaviour

Moonshine

Nonsense

squiffy

Drunk

Women of the town

Prostitutes