The Lonesome West (Modern Classics)

The Lonesome West (Modern Classics)

by Martin Mc Donagh (Author)

Synopsis

The Lonesome West was first presented as a Druid Theatre company and Royal Court co-production in the summer of 1997. 'The play combines manic energy and physical violence in a way that is both hilarious and viscerally exciting' Daily Telegraph Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father's house after his recent death, find it impossible to exist without massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty squabblings spiral into vicious and bloody carnage.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 24 Jul 1997

ISBN 10: 0413719804
ISBN 13: 9780413719805
Book Overview: Martin McDonagh has won various prizes for his plays including: The Laurence Olivier Award, Evening Standard Award, and Tony Award 'One of the great events of the contemporary Irish theatre' Irish Times on his Leenane Trilogy 'Martin McDonagh is both a powerful writer of staying power and an individual talent within a powerful tradition ... His is a voice you will want to hear again.' Sunday Times

Media Reviews
'The play combines manic energy and physical violence in a way that is both hilarious and viscerally exciting' Daily Telegraph 'Martin McDonagh is both a powerful writer of staying power and an individual talent within a powerful tradition ... His is a voice you will want to hear again.' The Sunday Times
Author Bio
Martin McDonagh's first play The Beauty Queen of Leenane was nominated for six Tony awards, of which it won four, and the Laurence Olivier Award. In 2003, his play The Pillowman had its world premiere at the Royal National Theatre and received the 2004 Olivier Award. In 2006, Martin McDonagh won an Oscar for his short film Six Shooter.