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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.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 5m, 1girl(s), 1boy(s)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 2004 Olivier Award for Best New Play

Details

Summary
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.
History
The Pillowman was premiered on 13 November 2003 at Cottesloe Theatre, National Theatre, London.
Keywords
KATURIAN
TUPOLSKI
ARIEL
MICHAL
MOTHER
FATHER
BLIND MAN
  • 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

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Authors

Author

Martin McDonagh

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