by Martin Mc Donagh (Author)
A writer in a totalitarian state 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. 'Sometimes you don't even know what you've been craving until the real thing comes along.' New York Times 'McDonagh is more than just a very clever theatrical stylist. His tricks and turns have a purpose. They are bridges over a deep pit of sympathy and sorrow, illuminated by a tragic vision of stunted and frustrated lives.' Fintan O'Toole, Irish Times Martin McDonagh's searingly brilliant new play premieres at the National Theatre, London in November 2003.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: Main - Re-issue
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 20 Nov 2003
ISBN 10: 0571220320
ISBN 13: 9780571220328
Book Overview: The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh evokes a powerful dystopian world, where a totalitarian state is interrogating a writer about the gruesome content of his short stories.
Energizing . . . a blindingly bright black comedy. --Ben Brantley, The New York Times
A complex tale about life and art, about fact and illusion, about politics, society, cruelty and creativity. --Alastair Macaulay, Financial Times
Martin McDonagh, master of bad taste in black comedy's cause and persistent enfant terrible, leaps towards maturity in this dazzling, disquieting nightmare of a play which makes up its own Grimm fairy-tales. --Nicholas de Jongh, Evening Standard
A play of extraordinary power and stunning theatrical bravura. --Michael Coveney, Daily Mail