The Lonesome West - (Modern Classics) by Martin McDonagh (Paperback)

About the Book

One of McDonagh's Connemara trilogy of plays. Two brothers living in their father's house after his recent death, find it practically impossible to exist without violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics.

Book Synopsis

The Lonesome West was first presented as a Druid Theatre company and Royal Court co-production in the summer of 1997.


'The play combines manic energy and physical violence in a way that is both hilarious and viscerally exciting' Daily Telegraph


Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father's house after his recent death, find it impossible to exist without massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty squabblings spiral into vicious and bloody carnage.

Review Quotes

'Martin McDonagh is both a powerful writer of staying power and an individual talent within a powerful tradition ... His is a voice you will want to hear again.'
The Sunday Times

'The play combines manic energy and physical violence in a way that is both hilarious and viscerally exciting'
Daily Telegraph

About the Author

Martin McDonagh's 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 play The Pillowman had its world premiere at the Royal National Theatre and received the 2004 Olivier Award. In 2006, Martin McDonagh won an Oscar for his short film Six Shooter.