The Pillowman
Live at
Duke of York's TheatreClosed
This black comedy widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the past 25 years, examines the role of the artist in society and asks what price do we pay for freedom of expression.
Mon 12 Jun - Sat 2 Sep 2023
In a totalitarian state a writer is questioned by the authorities about a spate of murders that bear similarities to her short stories. Is this life imitating art or something more sinister?
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Duke of York's Theatre
Mon 12 Jun - Sat 2 Sep 2023
104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 16+ This production includes scenes and subject matters that some might find upsetting and disturbing. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
With an all-star cast including Lily Allen, Steve Pemberton, Paul Kaye, and Matthew Tennyson, Matthew Dunster directs the first major revival of Martin McDonagh’s electrifying and savagely funny Olivier award-winning play, The Pillowman at the intimate Duke of York’s Theatre for a strictly limited season.
The Pillowman is a spellbinding stunner of a play.- Ben Brantley, New York Times
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Lily Allen
Steve Pemberton
Matthew Tennyson
Paul Kaye
Duke of York's Theatre
104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
Leicester Square
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
The Duke of York’s Theatre opened in 1892, then named the Trafalgar Square Theatre, and was renamed to its current name in 1895 to honour the future King George V. The theatre has housed acclaimed productions since, such as King Lear, and played host to many famous names, including Sir Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Michael Gambon and Jeremy Irons.
Duke of York's Theatre
Mon 12 Jun - Sat 2 Sep 2023
104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 16+ This production includes scenes and subject matters that some might find upsetting and disturbing. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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