The Pillowman

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this remains an audacious, wickedly funny work that implicates and wrong-foots the audience throughout. It took nerve to write it, and it takes a strong stomach to watch it.

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Why see The Pillowman?

The king of dark comedy returns

Master of macabre comedy, Martin McDonagh is once more represented in the West End as his Olivier-winning 2003 play, The Pillowman returns in this new revival directed by Matthew Dunster, starring Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton. 

A 'savagely funny' examination of the role of the artist in society and the price of expression, The Pillowman follows a writer and her brother, who under the shadow of a totalitarian regime, are targeted by the authorities after her grisly short stories appear to be the inspiration for some gory child murders.

In classic McDonagh style, expect a witty, caustic, and electrifying production that does not shy away from the darker side of life!

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Customer reviews

9 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)

Chloé Esposito

ALLEN WAS GREAT!

I took my husband to see The Pillowman last night as an anniversary treat. We are both big McDonagh fans and love his brilliantly twisty black comedies and this one didn't disappoint! I.felt compelled to write this review because we thought all the actors were phenomenal and really enjoyed the performance, but I have seen some negative press about Lily Allen's performance, which we both felt was completely unjustified. She was FANTASTIC! Do go and see this production if you get the chance! Well done to all involved. Cx ... Read more

Daisy

I loved every minute of it

I did not know what to expect from this play as some critics dissed it rather badly. IGNORE ALL THOSE NEGATIVE REVIEWS and see the play. There was full standing ovation at the end. And that says it all. Lily Allen was perfect for the role and played incredibly well considering that acting usually isn't her career. Very gripping, dark but also funny in a way when you feel you should not be laughing but you can not stop yourself. I go to a theater often, I see nearly everything that is worth seeing, and I would say that this play definitely is in the top 10% of all the plays I have ever seen. I loved every minute of it. ... Read more

Sean Robinson

Outstanding performance from Lily Allen

Thoroughly enjoyable dark (very dark) comedy from the writer of In Bruges. Out of an excellent cast, Lily Allen shone brightly: mesmerising and engaging. I'm astonished by some of poor reviews some critics have given here and can only think they've got an axe to grind or saw a different performance to the epic one I saw. A great night out and a plot that's still rattling happily around my mind. ... Read more
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