Hangmen [Paperback]

I'm just as good as bloody Pierrepoint.

In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars, dying to hear Harry's reaction to the news, a peculiar stranger lurks, with a very different motive for his visit.

Don't worry. I may have my quirks but I'm not an animal. Or am I? One for the courts to discuss.

Martin McDonagh'sHangmenpremiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in September 2015.

Martin McDonaghwas born in London and has since worked as a playwright, screenwriter and film director. His first play,The Beauty Queen of Leenane,was nominated for six Tony awards, of which it won four, and the Laurence Olivier Award. In 2003, his playThe Pillowmanhad its world premiere at the Royal National Theatre and received the 2004 Olivier Award. In 2006, Martin McDonagh won an Oscar for his short filmSix Shooter. His most recent works include,A Behanding in Spokane, The GuardandSeven Psychopaths.