Racing Demon
by David Hare
Awards & Recognition
Winner! 1990 Olivier Award for Best Play Winner! 1990 London Critics Circle Award for Best Play Winner! 1990 Play & Players Critics Award for Best Play Winner! 1990 Time Out Award for Best Play Nominee: 1996 Tony Award for Best Play
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the exploration of modern challenges faced by the Church of England, praising David Hare's ability to delve into the complexities of clergy life. The play's engaging narrative and character depth resonate well with audiences, making it a compelling watch. However, some readers feel certain themes could have been explored more deeply.
Synopsis
In conflict with government, torn with internal dissension on matters of doctrine and practice, the Church of England finds itself enjoying unwelcome publicity.
David Hare's play, which details the struggle of four clergymen to make sense of their mission in South London, opened to universal acclaim.
Press Reviews
"Brilliant and funny."
— The Observer
"David Hare's play gets richer with time. Acclaimed in 1990 for its accurate portrait of a Church of England in crisis, it now seems a perfect metaphor for British institutional life."
— The Guardian, 2011
"As rivetting as a boxing match."
— New York Magazine
Characters
| Character |
|---|
The Revd Lionel Espy |
The Rt Revd Charlie Allen, Bishop of Southwark |
The Revd Tony Ferris |
The Revd Donald "Streaky" Bacon |
The Revd Harry Henderson |
The Rt Revd Gilbert Heffernan, Bishop of Kingston |
Frances Parnell |
Stella Marr |
Heather Espy |
Ewan Gilmour |
Tommy Adair |
Waiters, Synod members , etc. |
Videos
RACING DEMON - Act I Scene 7
Publication
Racing Demon is a British play written by David Hare and published by Faber & Faber in London (1995).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books.
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Faber & Faber · 1995 · 88 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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