Racing Demon

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.