Racing Demon

Play

Writers: David Hare

Overview

Show Information

Book
Category
Play
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1990
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
London, 1990s
Cast Size
medium
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes mature adult, adult, young adult characters

Synopsis

The Church of England finds itself attracting unwanted publicity, dissension of its members, and tension with the government. Reverend Lionel Espy and his group of clergymen struggle in their mission in South London as a zealous young curate, Rev. Tony Ferris arrives, intensifying their professional and professional problems. Winner of the 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Racing Demon is a look at what faith means and what the purpose of a clergyman is.

This play is a part of the David Hare Trilogy, which focuses on British institutions. The other plays in the trilogy are The Absence of War and Murmuring Judges.

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