Overview
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.
Show Information
- Book
- David Hare
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1990
- Genres
- Drama, Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- London, 1990s
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Concord Theatricals
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Includes Mature Adult, Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.