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Martin is an award-winning writer/director, and Hangmen marks his seventh play to be produced on Broadway. His plays include The Beauty Queen of Leenane, A Skull in Connemara, The Lonesome West, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Pillowman, A Behanding in Spokane, and Hangmen. His most recent film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, won Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards for Best Picture and McDonagh’s screenplay. His other film work as writer/director includes Seven Psychopaths, In Bruges, and his Oscar-winning short, Six Shooter. His newest film, The Banshees of Inisherin, will be released within the year.

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Martin McDonagh Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
WRITER
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Playwright
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Playwright

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Author

Martin McDonagh Movies

[2008]In Bruges director

[2012]Seven Psychopaths writer

[2017]Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri director

[2022]The Banshees of Inisherin producer

Martin McDonagh Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2006 - Playwriting

Martin McDonagh, The Lieutenant Of Inishmore

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Martin McDonaghThe Pillowman

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best New Comedy

Martin McDonaghThe Lieutenant Of Inishmore

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Lonesome West

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Beauty Queen of Leenan

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best New Comedy

Martin McDonaghA Skull In Connemara

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Olivier Awards - 1997 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Martin McDonaghThe Beauty Queen Of Leenane

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Review: A Top Notch Cast Delivers with BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater

What did our critic think of BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater?

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2024 Season Lineup

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 47th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 21, 2024. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Cast and Creative Team Announced for HANGMEN West Coast Premiere At San Jose Stage Company

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Review: THE PILLOWMAN at DIRT DOGS THEATRE COMPANY

Malinda L. Beckham has always been a master of directing testosterone-fueled plays where men fight and abuse each other. She and her cast bravely take on Martin McDonagh’s script and make wise decisions. The pace is breakneck, never allowing the viewer to wallow much in the muck. She brings out the black comedy and never seems to fear that aspect.

Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.

Tangent Theatre to Present THE LONESOME WEST Irish Play Reading

Tangent Theatre Company, based in Tivoli NY, has presented a series of pop-up play readings over the past few years, with their next show to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024: The Lonesome West by Oscar-winning writer Martin McDonagh.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Interview: Bill Purdy of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Chatham Playhouse

Chatham Playhouse presents The Chatham Community Players will present “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Martin McDonagh from March 1 – 16, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave. Chatham. Bill Purdy of Riverdale is making his Chatham Playhouse Main Stage directorial debut.

Hedgerow Theatre Extends Production Of Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM

Hedgerow Theatre Company is currently presenting The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic from the pen of Irish playwright Enda Walsh. Learn more about the extension here!

Chatham Players to Present Martin McDonagh's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE Next Month

The Chatham Community Players will present “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Martin McDonagh from March 1 – 16, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse. Learn about the cast, production team, and more here!

Lyric Hammersmith Reveals 2024-25 Season, Including Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD and More!

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its new 2024/2025 season, featuring a revival of the Olivier Award-winning play Our Country’s Good. Learn more about the full season here!

THE PILLOWMAN to Open at The Broadwater MainStage in April

The Pillowman, directed by Brian Allman (Director of Education & Community Engagement at the Geffen Playhouse), will open April 4th at THE BROADWATER MAIN STAGE. Learn more here!

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents THE PILLOWMAN In March

Firing up the stage in its first production of 2024, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) presents The Pillowman, a riveting play that examines themes of storytelling, morality, and duality. It's a gripping narrative written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Malinda L. Beckham that uncovers the truth teetering precariously between guilt and innocence.

Meet the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE, Beginning Previews Tonight!

Doubt: A Parable begins preview performances on Friday, February 2, 2024 and opens officially on Thursday,  February 29, 2024. Meet the cast of Doubt: A Parable here!

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS

Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY Musical on Broadway This Spring

BroadwayWorld has learned that the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby is headed to Broadway this year. The production, led by Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, had its pre-Broadway engagement at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023.

Hedgerow Theatre to Kick Off The New Year With Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM

Hedgerow Theatre presents Enda Walsh’s The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic that explores the complexities of women of a certain age. Directed by Emma Gibson, this production features an all-female design and production team.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE PILLOWMAN at Outcry Theatre

Outcry Theatre presents Martin McDonagh's 'The Pillowman' at the Stone Cottage at the Addison Theatre Centre. This dark and suspenseful play follows a writer in a totalitarian state who faces a ruthless interrogation. Don't miss this powerful and provocative production. Contains violence, adult content, and explicit language. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Old Fitz Theatre Launches First Act Of 2024

In 2024, Sydney's iconic Old Fitz Theatre enters a new chapter, led by Artistic Director Lucy Clements and Executive Producer Emma Wright.

Review: THE HOMECOMING, Young Vic

Matthew Dunster’s production of The Homecoming promises a “refocusing” of Pinter’s 1965 classic. I’m not sure what that is supposed to mean, but in reality it translates to a plastic production defanged of its guttural animal instincts and brutal bite. If you squint, you can make out Pinter’s genius, it’s sabre sliced cross-section of gendered power dynamics is just about detectable through the smoky haze.

Martin McDonagh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Martin McDonagh has written 10 shows including The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Playwright), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Playwright), The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Playwright), The Lonesome West (Playwright), A Skull in Connemara (Playwright), The Pillowman (Playwright), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Playwright), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Playwright), A Behanding In Spokane (Playwright), Hangmen (Author).

Martin McDonagh has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include: Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for "Hangmen," Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "Hangmen," Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for "Hangmen," Playwriting (Obie Awards) for "The Lieutenant Of Inishmore," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "The Pillowman," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "The Pillowman," Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for "The Pillowman," Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for "The Lieutenant Of Inishmore," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "The Lonesome West," Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for "The Beauty Queen of Leenan," Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for "A Skull In Connemara," Best Play (Tony Awards) for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for "The Beauty Queen Of Leenane," and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane."

Martin McDonagh has won several awards for his work in the theater. Some of his notable wins include the Best Foreign Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Hangmen" and "The Pillowman." He also received the Playwriting award from the Obie Awards for "The Lieutenant Of Inishmore." McDonagh won the Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for "The Pillowman" and the Best New Comedy for "The Lieutenant Of Inishmore." Additionally, he was honored with the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane."

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