Description

Book Synopsis

The first duty of a storyteller is to tell a story.' Or was it The only duty of a storyteller is to tell a story'?

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.

''Sometimes you don''t even know what you''ve been craving until the real thing comes along.'' New York Times

''McDonagh is more than just a very clever theatrical stylist. His tricks and turns have a purpose. They are bridges over a deep pit of sympathy and sorrow, illuminated by a tragic vision of stunted and frustrated lives.'' Fintan O''Toole, Irish Times

Martin McDonagh''s searingly brilliant play premiered at the National Theatre, London in November 2003. It was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, in June 2023.

The Pillowman

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Martin McDonagh

    £10.44

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £10.99 – you save £0.55 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 28 Sep 2026.

    10 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh

      Book details

      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 20 November 2003
      ISBN-13 9780571220328
      978-0571220328
      ISBN-10 0571220320
      Also in:
      Fiction Poetry Non Fiction ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: plays and playwrights

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The first duty of a storyteller is to tell a story.' Or was it The only duty of a storyteller is to tell a story'?

      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.

      ''Sometimes you don''t even know what you''ve been craving until the real thing comes along.'' New York Times

      ''McDonagh is more than just a very clever theatrical stylist. His tricks and turns have a purpose. They are bridges over a deep pit of sympathy and sorrow, illuminated by a tragic vision of stunted and frustrated lives.'' Fintan O''Toole, Irish Times

      Martin McDonagh''s searingly brilliant play premiered at the National Theatre, London in November 2003. It was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, in June 2023.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account