The Pillowman
About The Pillowman
Watch what happens when a hapless writer is investigated by two morally bankrupt detectives, after a series of gruesome murders bear striking resemblance to his stories.
Fairy tales turn into nightmare fuel in this pitch-black comedy by award winning playwright, Martin Mcdonagh. Bought to Oxford by new kids on the block, Shight Productions, this play in three acts interweaves themes of brotherhood, truth and the power of stories in shaping the people we become.
Produced and directed by Oxford theatre makers Dan Knight and Eloise Sheffield, this show will stop you in your tracks and make you wonder: What exactly is justice?
If you have a penchant for the dark, the gruesome and the morbid, then come see this show. If you want to find out just how maladjusted your own sense of humour is, then come see this show. And most importantly, if you want to find out ‘whodunnit?’ Then absolutely come see this show.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Standard – £20.00
Pay more – £26.00
Pay less – £14.00
Dates & times:
Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 January 2027 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes including an interval
Age guidance:
16+
Content guidance:
This show contains violence and child abuse.
About The Old Fire Station
The Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre, exhibitions, music, comedy, and workshops.
It shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists, audiences, and vulnerable communities together, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change.
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