The Pillowman: A Play by Martin McDonagh (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A man, a writer of short stories, is held in police custody in a totalitarian state. He doesnt know why he is being held but assumes it must be something to do with his writing. Many of his stories involve children being killed and tortured. His brother, who has learning difficulties, is also being held. As the play unfolds the police tell him that someone is enacting the stories. He assumes he is being set up and will be killed but then we find his brother, who is retarded, has been carrying out the killings . . . Flap Praise for author Martin McDonagh: "McDonagh is destined to be one of the theatrical luminaries of the 21st century." - -The New Republic Author Biography Martin McDonagh was born in London and has since worked as a playwright, screenwriter and film director. His 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. His films include Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and The Banshees of Inisherin. Review "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 comedys 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 Promotional The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh evokes a powerful dystopian world, where a totalitarian state is interrogating a writer about a series of gruesome short stories. Long Description A man, a writer of short stories, is held in police custody in a totalitarian state. He doesnt know why he is being held but assumes it must be something to do with his writing. Many of his stories involve children being killed and tortured. His brother, who has learning difficulties, is also being held. As the play unfolds the police tell him that someone is enacting the stories. He assumes he is being set up and will be killed but then we find his brother, who is retarded, has been carrying out the killings . . . Review Quote PRAISE FOR MARTIN MCDONAGH AND THE PILLOWMAN: "McDonagh is destined to be one of the theatrical luminaries of the 21st century." --The New Republic "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 comedys 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 Promotional "Headline" 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. Details ISBN0571220320 Author Martin McDonagh Short Title PILLOWMAN Pages 112 Language English ISBN-10 0571220320 ISBN-13 9780571220328 Media Book Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence London, ENK Imprint Faber & Faber Subtitle A Play DOI 10.1604/9780571220328 Series Faber Drama UK Release Date 2003-11-20 AU Release Date 2003-11-20 Publisher Faber & Faber Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-11-20 DEWEY 822.914 Audience General NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 Edition Description Main - Re-issue Replaces 9780571220328 Replaced by 9780571220328 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:587405;

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