Racing Demon

by David Hare

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780571161065
Publisher:	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date:	09/21/1995
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	88
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

David Hare was born in Sussex, England in 1947. His first play, Slag, was produced in 1970. His other works include Plenty (1978), A Map of the World (1983), and Pravda (1985). A founder of the Portable Theatre and the Joint Stock, he became resident dramatist and literary manager of the Royal Court Theatre, London (1967–71), and at the Nottingham Playhouse (1973). Until recently, Hare served as director of the National Theatre, London. In 1982, Hare founded a film company, Greenpoint Films. He has written several screenplays including Plenty (1985), Weatherby (1985), Strapless (1989), and Damage (1992). Several of his best-known plays, The Secret Rapture, Racing Demon, Skylight, The Judas Kiss, Via Dolorosa and Amy's View have been presented on Broadway.

Editorial Reviews

Racing Demon emerges as Hare's compassionate study of the eternal battle between the individual conscience and the institution.” —Guardian

From the Publisher

The English seem to have a special way of talking with God. In David Hare’s highly acclaimed play, four men—an inner-city rector, a curate, a bishop, and a lowly cleric—question their personal faith and resolve as they run up against the established hierarchy in this 1990 post-Thatcher-era examination of the Church of England. The perfectly voiced British actors Martin Jarvis, OBE, and Jared Harris (“Mad Men”) lead an outstanding ensemble in giving a lively, theatrical feel to this solid adaptation. Audio drama is at its best when projecting aural intimacy and intensity. When these characters take on such hot-button issues as gay marriage, women in the priesthood, and abortion, the play seems as relevant as it did during the time it was written. B.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2015 - AudioFile

The English seem to have a special way of talking with God. In David Hare’s highly acclaimed play, four men—an inner-city rector, a curate, a bishop, and a lowly cleric—question their personal faith and resolve as they run up against the established hierarchy in this 1990 post-Thatcher-era examination of the Church of England. The perfectly voiced British actors Martin Jarvis, OBE, and Jared Harris (“Mad Men”) lead an outstanding ensemble in giving a lively, theatrical feel to this solid adaptation. Audio drama is at its best when projecting aural intimacy and intensity. When these characters take on such hot-button issues as gay marriage, women in the priesthood, and abortion, the play seems as relevant as it did during the time it was written. B.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2015 - AudioFile