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by Martin McDonagh
Directed by Kevin Ewert
REVIEWS
Local Reviewers
The play's subject matter will be too raw and gut-wrenching for some, and the expletive count is high. But this gripping piece is a whirlwind ride that avid theatergoers will want to experience.
- Roy C. Dicks, News & Observer
Full review
Gruesome and repulsive... the most repulsive, disgusting, reprehensible piece of garbage possible... sick... no redeeming features whatsoever.
- Alan R. Hall, Triangle Theater Review
Full review (Warning: contains plot spoilers)
Four stars. Some of the best—and certainly the most challenging—writing we've seen on stage all season...crackle[s] with suspense and no small amount of wit.
- Byron Woods, Independent Weekly
Full review
Everyone has an opinion...
(Reviews of previous productions of The Pillowman)
This season's most exciting and original new play.
- Ben Brantley, NY Times
The best play of the season... examining how the redeeming and restorative powers of love and creativity can mitigate or be undone by darker impulses.
- Elysa Gardner, USA Today
Winner - London's Olivier Award, Best New Play, 2004
Your thoughts
(Responses from our audiences)
Lynne writes:
Pillowman never "drags" thru its nearly 3 hours. I've been eager to see this play since its huge success in NY.
Great theater raises confounding questions which we all must deal with. Pillowman is particularly relevant in this era of totalitarian governments, their apparent dissolution sometimes, and our own disappearing Bill of Rights, along with our frequent personal self-righteousness when confronted with government misuse/abuse.
Jay O'Berski was phenomenal in his facial, postural, and vocal representation of the many frames of mind he must demonstrate, and the other actors were equally impressive. The staging was interesting, engaging, and sometimes comic, which reflected the tone of the drama.
Thank you, Manbites Dog Theater, for bringing this great play and great performance to the Triangle/Durham.
"Blazer Manpurse, BFA" writes:
I'm not sure what all the hubub is about..."repulsive"? "Gruesome"? Reminded me of just another Thanksgiving with the folks.
Whatever.
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LOCATION: Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster Street in Durham.
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Manbites Dog Theater’s 2006-2007 season is made possible in part through gifts to the Durham Arts Council United Arts Fund, and by grants from the NC Arts Council, an agency supported by the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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