The Pillowman
From: Thursday, 25th November 2010
To: Thursday, 25 November 2010
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Synopsis
Black comedy. 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. Please note: this play contains scenes and language that may offend and is not suitable for children.
Our Review:
Simon Tavener - 25 November 2010
It is always exciting to see a new theatre space – and creating a small studio area on the vast stage of the New Theatre is certainly a bold step on the part of the management. I am delighted to say that it is a risk that has paid off. It is a tight, tidy space with plenty of atmosphere and provides an intimate setting for Charlie Parker’s production of Martin McDonagh’s taut psychological drama The Pillowman.
Parker’s direction is particularly strong in the clarity of the storytelling – vital in this script which is heavily focussed on the nature of language and how we create narrative. She elicits strong performances from all of her actors and finds the right tone between the horrific nature of the events and the black humour that underlies all of McDonagh’s writing.
The two standout performances come from Richard Holt (Katurian) and Ashley Wilce (Michal). Holt is a master storyteller and sustains his long narrations with incredible finesse. Wilce gives an amazing...
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Martin McDonagh (Author)
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