The Pillowman

The Pillowman

The Pillowman

Martin McDonagh

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The Pillowman

The Pillowman

Martin McDonagh

Overview

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.

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Cautions

  • Artboard 3 Gun Shots
  • Caution Intense Adult Intense Adult Themes
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language

Details

  • Genre: Mystery/Thriller
  • Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Martin McDonagh

Martin McDonagh

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 ...

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