Plays

The Pillowman Tickets

Duration

2 hr

An Olivier Award-winning masterpiece by Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman is a brilliant exploration of the horrifying curtailments on free speech in totalitarian police states!

The Pillowman is a dark, twisting, and unquestionably evocative gem of a play from one of Ireland's most cherished authors, drawing on influences as varied as Grimm's Fairy Tales, Kafka, and Antonin Artaud. Penned by the master of absurdist dark comedies and multiple award-winning writer and director, Martin McDonagh, who is known for his work in film and theatre (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Banshees of Inishereen), The Pillowman is a play you won’t forget anytime soon. Olivier award-nominee Matthew Dunster directs the play.

The Story

Set in a police state which has experienced a mysterious and horrifying string of child murders, The Pillowman is a black comedy unlike any other. Katurian, a writer (played by Olivier Award-winning actress Lily Allen) is brought into police custody and interrogated when their stories seem to have inspired someone to kill the innocent children. But not everything is as it seems to appear. Grab your The Pillowman tickets today!

Great For

Lovers of Dark Comedies | Celebrity Performance | Adult Audiences

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Show Details

Genre: Play

Duration: To be confirmed

Audience: Suitable for 14+

Opening Date: 10 Jun 2023

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2023

Theatre Name: Duke of York's Theatre

Theatre Facilities: Bar, Accessible Toilets

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

Lily Allen, Steve Pemberton

Writer:

Martin McDonagh

Director

Matthew Dunster

Additional Tips

Keep in mind, most London theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.