The Pillowman, by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, is a 2003 play that tells the tale of Katurian, a fiction writer living in a police state. He is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories when a number of bizarre child murders occurring in his town have similarities to his tales. The play won two Tony Awards and received the 2004 Olivier Award for Best New Play.

Edwards Building 117 Black Box Theater at Coastal Carolina University. Saturday, 3 p.m. Visit website for ticket info. (843) 349-2787, coastal.edu