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Racing Demon (play)

Play written by David Hare


Summary

Play written by David Hare

FieldValue
nameRacing Demon
imageRacing Demon.jpg
captionCottesloe, National Theatre window card, 1990
writerDavid Hare
series*Racing Demon*
Murmuring Judges
The Absence of War
genreDrama
setting1980s; South London
premiere1990
placeCottesloe, National Theatre
London England
orig_langEnglish
subjectClergymen struggle to make sense of their mission

Murmuring Judges The Absence of War London England Racing Demon is a 1990 play by English playwright David Hare. Part of a trio of plays about British institutions, it focuses on the Church of England, and tackles issues such as gay ordination, and the role of evangelism in inner-city communities. The play debuted at the National Theatre, in London.

Awards and nominations==

Awards

  • 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play

Nominations

  • 1996 Tony Award for Best Play

References

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