Leaning into the Halloween season, storytelling and nightmares take centerstage in Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman at Hedgerow Theatre Company. Following a sold out run of Twelfth Night, Hedgerow invites audiences on a darkly comedic journey into a crime story written by one of modern theatre and film’s legendary writers.
The Pillowman centers on a writer in a totalitarian state who is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories, which have striking similarities to a series of recent child murders. The result is an unflinching and urgent work of theatricality - a taut examination of the very nature and purpose of art.
This Laurence Olivier award-winning play is a “thoroughly startling and genuinely intimidating” (The Chicago Tribune) theatrical tour-de-force.
Co-directed by Megan Bellwoar & Marcie Bramucci
Featuring James Kern, Pete Pryor*, Daniel Romano, and Stephen Patrick Smith*
*Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
Content Information: Best enjoyed by ages 18+ due to graphic language, violence, and mature themes. For specific content warnings visit: hedgerowtheatre.org/emotive-content
Accessibility Information: Wheelchair Accessible, Audio Description Available, Closed Captioning, Relaxed Performances, Open Captioning & Pre-Performance guides
Relaxed & audio-described performance: Oct 22 at 2pm; Open captioned performances: Oct 19 - 23.
COVID Information: As of 4/17/22, Hedgerow implemented the following protocols drawing on the reported risk levels from the CDC COVID Tracker for Delaware County.
When the risk level is Low (green), masks are optional indoors.
When the risk level is Medium (yellow), masks are required indoors.
When the risk level is High (orange), masks are required indoors AND proof of vaccination OR negative PCR test within 72 hours of a performance.
To ensure the greatest comfort and safety, Hedgerow has upgraded internal facilities, including: installation of iWave Air filters by Nu-Calgon. Seating has been reduced from pre-COVID seating capacity levels (132) down to 100 seats, with newly-installed seating cushions.
If you have specific accommodation needs, please contact the box office at 610-565-4211 or [email protected] to let us know.
"This production of The Pillowman is deftly acted and directed. Martin McDonagh's play is not light fare, but the laughs and grimaces flow easily in a way that is faithful to its dark sense of humor. The storytelling, which is the heart of so many Irish plays, is given the space to shine in this production. If you like psychological thrillers, this is the play for you!"
