Racing Demon is a 1990 play by English playwright David Hare. Part of a trio of plays about British institutions, it focuses on the Church of England, and tackles issues such as gay ordination, and the role of evangelism in inner-city communities. The play debuted at the National Theatre.
| Racing Demon | |
|---|---|
 Cottesloe, National Theatre window card, 1990 | |
| Written by | David Hare |
| Date premiered | 1990 |
| Place premiered | Cottesloe, National Theatre London England |
| Original language | English |
| Series | Racing Demon Murmuring Judges The Absence of War |
| Subject | Clergymen struggle to make sense of their mission |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | 1980s; South London |
Awards and nominations
edit- Awards
- 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play
- Nominations
- 1996 Tony Award for Best Play
References
edit- Hare, David (1990). Racing Demon: A Play (First ed.). London: Faber & Faber. ISBN 0-573-11369-6.