Racing Demon

by David Hare Narrated by Rosie Fellner, Paul Fox, Alan Shearman, Christopher Neame, Jane Wall, Jared Harris, Jason Hughes, Lesley Nicol, Martin Jarvis, Matthew Wolf, Simon Templeman

Overview

Four clergymen seek to make sense of their mission while being torn in all directions by the Church of England. After a critically lauded debut in 1990 at London's National Theatre, Racing Demon went on to earn universal acclaim. More than 20 years later, David Hare's bold and moving revelations on gay ordination and the doctrine of the priesthood ring more resoundingly than ever.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring Jared Harris, Lesley Nichol, Rosie Fellner, Paul Fox, Jason Hughes, Martin Jarvis, Christopher Neame, Alan Shearman, Simon Templeman, Jane Wall, and Matthew Wolf.

Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded before an audience by L.A. Theatre Works.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2015 - AudioFile

The English seem to have a special way of talking with God. In David Hare’s highly acclaimed play, four men—an inner-city rector, a curate, a bishop, and a lowly cleric—question their personal faith and resolve as they run up against the established hierarchy in this 1990 post-Thatcher-era examination of the Church of England. The perfectly voiced British actors Martin Jarvis, OBE, and Jared Harris (“Mad Men”) lead an outstanding ensemble in giving a lively, theatrical feel to this solid adaptation. Audio drama is at its best when projecting aural intimacy and intensity. When these characters take on such hot-button issues as gay marriage, women in the priesthood, and abortion, the play seems as relevant as it did during the time it was written. B.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Racing Demon emerges as Hare's compassionate study of the eternal battle between the individual conscience and the institution.” —Guardian

APRIL 2015 - AudioFile

The English seem to have a special way of talking with God. In David Hare’s highly acclaimed play, four men—an inner-city rector, a curate, a bishop, and a lowly cleric—question their personal faith and resolve as they run up against the established hierarchy in this 1990 post-Thatcher-era examination of the Church of England. The perfectly voiced British actors Martin Jarvis, OBE, and Jared Harris (“Mad Men”) lead an outstanding ensemble in giving a lively, theatrical feel to this solid adaptation. Audio drama is at its best when projecting aural intimacy and intensity. When these characters take on such hot-button issues as gay marriage, women in the priesthood, and abortion, the play seems as relevant as it did during the time it was written. B.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172085703
Publisher:	L.A. Theatre Works
Publication date:	02/15/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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