Hangmen, paperback/martin mcdonagh

Im just as good as bloody Pierrepoint.

In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity.

But whats the second-best hangman in England to do on the day theyve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars, dying to hear Harrys reaction to the news, a peculiar stranger lurks, with a very different motive for his visit.

Dont worry.

I may have my quirks but Im not an animal.

Or am I? One for the courts to discuss.

Martin McDonaghs Hangmen premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in September 2015.