Fra Fee to Lead Revival of The Pillowman at the Gate Theatre
The Gate Theatre in Dublin has announced the full cast for its upcoming summer season, including a highly anticipated revival of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman. Leading the cast will be Fra Fee, the WhatsOnStage Award winner known for his standout performances in Les Misérables and The Ferryman.
About The Pillowman and Its Dark, Gripping Storyline
Artwork for The Pillowman - supplied by the venue.
Directed by Olivier Award winner Lyndsey Turner, The Pillowman is a dark and chilling play that follows a writer named Katurian, who finds himself arrested after a series of gruesome murders occur, resembling the violent tales he has written. As two detectives interrogate him, a complex and unsettling story unfolds, forcing the writer and the audience to question the nature of fiction, truth, and morality.
Creative Team Behind the Revival
The creative team behind this highly anticipated revival includes:
Set Designer: Alex Eales
Costume Designer: Katie Davenport
Lighting Designer: Sinéad McKenna
Sound Designer: Kevin Gleeson
With this talented team, the production is set to be an intense and immersive experience, bringing the dark and twisted world of The Pillowman to life in the heart of Dublin.
The Gate Theatre's Summer Season
This revival of The Pillowman is part of the Gate Theatre’s dynamic summer season, which will also feature Abi Morgan’s Lovesong, the Gatecrashes series, and performances from Le Gateau Chocolat and the Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus, among other exciting events.
Performance Dates and Ticket Information
The revival of The Pillowman will run from 4 July to 7 September 2025, with the official press night scheduled for 9 July 2025. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon, and theatre-goers are advised to book early to ensure they don’t miss out on this gripping production.
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