Book cover (Methuen)

The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a black comedy by playwright Martin McDonagh, who wrote the Tony award winning play, The Pillowman. This article is about the tone of comedy. ... A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama. ... Martin McDonagh (born 26 March 1970) is a contemporary Irish playwright. ... What is popularly called the Tony Award (formally, the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award celebrating achievements in live American theater, including musical theater, primarily honoring productions on Broadway in New York. ... The Pillowman is a play by Martin McDonagh. ...

The Lieutenant of Inishmore was first produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London in 2001. It also ran at the Lyceum Theatre, on Broadway. The opening night cast included Jeff Binder, Andrew Connolly, Dashiell Eaves, Peter Gerety, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian d'Arcy James, Alison Pill, and David Wilmot. It was directed by Wilson Milam. It closed on September 3, 2006.^[1] Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a British theatre company. ... The Lyceum Theatre is a theatre on Wellington Street near Covent Garden in the West End of London. ... A view of Broadway in 1909 Broadway, as the name implies, is a wide avenue in New York City. ... Dashiell Eaves is an American actor. ... Peter Gerety began acting at the Charles Playhouse in Boston while a student at Boston University. ... Brian dArcy James can currently be seen in the Rattlestick Theater Production of Craig Wrights The Pavilion. ... Alison Pill Alison Elizabeth Pill (born November 27, 1985 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian film, television and theatre actress. ... David Wilmot David Wilmot (January 20, 1814 – March 16, 1868) was a U.S. political figure. ... Wilson Milam. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The play mainly discusses bloody comedy and sentiment for Padraic's cat, Wee Thomas. It mainly concern the National Liberation army who fought for Ireland.

Its most recent run was at the Alley Theatre, in the Theater District of Houston, TX. It ran from January 25th to February 24th, 2008. The Alley Theatre, Feb. ... Houston redirects here. ...

In the Broadway version, six gallons of fake blood (made from a mixture of peanut butter, chocolate syrup, and corn syrup) were used at each performance.

It will be playing from Friday, April 25, to Saturday, May 3 at the San Jose State University Theatre (http://www.tvradiofilmtheatre.com/tour103.html). A new production is being planned at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia from September 23rd to November 9th, 2008. San Jose State University San José State University, commonly shortened to San Jose State and SJSU, is the oldest university in what became the California State University system. ...

Awards

• Tony Award for Best Play (nominated)
• Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play-David Wilmot (nominated)
• Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play-Domhnall Gleeson (nominated)
• Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play-Alison Pill (nominated)
• Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play-Wilson Milam (nominated)
• Drama Desk Award Outstanding Play (nominated)^[2]

• Alfréd Radok Award for Best Play (won)

A Tony Award for Best Play has been awarded since 1947. ... David Wilmot David Wilmot (January 20, 1814 – March 16, 1868) was a U.S. political figure. ... Alison Pill Alison Elizabeth Pill (born November 27, 1985 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian film, television and theatre actress. ... The Tony Award for Best Direction has been given since 1947. ... Wilson Milam. ... The Alfréd Radok Awards (Ceny Alfréda Radoka) are presented annually for achievements in Czech theatre. ...

References

External links

• Official Site
• IBDB entry
• Review of British production
• "Buckets of Blood Means It's Curtains" Washington Post