Iain Heggie's play, Wiping My Mother’s Arse, has been updated for modern audiences and is currently showing at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Set in a nursing home, the story revolves around Andrene, her care worker Larry, and her son Derek, exploring themes of care, compassion, and financial motivations in the context of elder care.
The production balances humor with serious undertones, addressing issues like abusive relationships and alienation. While it entertains with comedic elements, it also raises important questions about the commodification of care and the emotional disconnect often present in such environments.