“Stomach-churning and wildly comic, The Pillowman is Martin McDonagh's most disturbing work to date ... There is no conclusion; there are lots of questions. This is a riveting evening.” – The Observer
“Anyone familiar with McDonagh's other award-winning plays will know not to treat this as a family outing, or as Granny's Christmas treat. If you feel strong, though, brace yourself for a play of extraordinary power and stunning theatrical bravura.” – Daily Mail
“An audacious, wickedly funny work.” – Evening Standard
“Sometimes you don't even know what you've been craving until the real thing comes along.” – The New York Times
“Gut-twistingly arresting and morbidly funny.” – The Stage
“Playfully nasty tale.” – The Telegraph
“Full of brilliant bits.” – TimeOut
“It emerges as a clever, resilient piece of writing.” – WhatsOnStage