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The Pillowman
Full-Length Play, Drama / 1w, 5m, 1girl(s), 1boy(s)
Martin McDonagh
The Pillowman
by Martin McDonagh
A viciously funny, seriously disturbing tale about a writer in a totalitarian'state who is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a number of child-murders that are happening in his town.
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Cast Size
1w, 5m, 1girl(s), 1boy(s) -
Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
- Winner! 2004 Olivier Award for Best New Play
Details
Summary
History
Keywords
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting Various simple settings
Media
“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
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £85 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Performance rights for this show are currently heavily restricted in the UK and Ireland. Please submit a licence request to determine availability
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