Racing Demon
by David Hare

Name: Racing Demon
Brand: David Hare
SKU: 9780571161065
Rating: 3.71 (163 reviews)

Racing Demon Book Cover — Racing Demon Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1990sRoom for ExtrasBare Stage/Simple SetBritish

Awards & Recognition

Olivier AwardTony Award

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.

Engaging and thought-provoking narrativeStrong character developmentProvocative exploration of clergy challengesSome themes feel surface level

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	Gender	Age	Description
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.	—	—	, etc.