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Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy / 1w, 6m, 1girl(s), 1boy(s)
Martin McDonagh
With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka and the Brothers Grimm, The Pillowman centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about his gruesome short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders.
Image: 2005 Broadway Production (Joan Marcus)
Winner! Two 2005 Tony AwardsNominee: Six 2005 Tony Awards, including Best PlayNominee: Four 2005 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding PlayNominee: Five 2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards
With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka and the Brothers Grimm, The Pillowman centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.
The Pillowman was originally produced by the National Theatre at the Cottesloe in London on 13 November 2003. It opened on Broadway at the Booth Theater on 10 April 2005. Directed by John Crowley, the production featured Jeff Goldblum, Billy Crudup, Željko Ivanek and Michael Stuhlbarg.
A totalitarian police state.
“Energizing... a blindingly bright black comedy.” – The New York Times
“Thoroughly startling and genuinely intimidating… [McDonagh is] a dangerously prodigious master of theatrical form with a talent that goes far deeper than most people understand.” – Chicago Tribune
“McDonagh’s least forgiving, bravest play.” – Variety
“A complex tale about life and art, about fact and illusion, about politics, society, cruelty and creativity.” – Financial Times
The Pillowman – 2023 West End Revival Trailer
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Martin McDonagh’s body of work is comprised of the plays The Pillowman (Winner! 2004 Olivier Awards, Best New Play, Nominee: 2005 Tony Awards, Best Play), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Winner! 2003 Olivier Awards, Best New Comedy), The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Nominee: 1998 T ...