Lily Allen has told how she relates to her boundary pushing character in her West End play The Pillowman.
The singer, 38, has taken on the role of Katurian, a writer of disturbingly violent stories who is imprisoned by a totalitarian state.
Lily appeared on Thursday’s episode of This Morning alongside her co-star Steve Pemberton to discuss the production which is running at The Duke of York’s Theatre.
Speaking about her role, she said: ‘There’s a bit of violence in it. She’s an artist and writer and that’s something I relate to. She definitely pushes boundaries. There was a lot for me to tap into.’
Lily, who is used to performing as a singer, told how she likes the settled nature of performing in a theatrical production for a change.
Role: Lily Allen has told how she relates to her boundary pushing character in her West End play The Pillowman
Production: The singer, 38, has taken on the role of Katurian, a writer of disturbingly violent stories who is imprisoned by a totalitarian state (pictured with co-star Steve Pemberton)
She said: ‘I really like the routine of it all. I love being in one place. It’s nice not to get on a bus and move to the next destination.’
The Pillowman is Lily’s latest acting role after she appeared as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story last year.
The role is a serious undertaking for Lily as she doesn’t leave the stage throughout the play’s duration.
She said: ‘There are so many lines. I started learning them in February. She reads out her stories. Five or six of her stories, I have to know off by heart.’
Steve also sang Lily’s praises, saying: ‘She’s absolutely smashing it. She carries the whole play because she never leaves the stage.’
Although she is enjoying her work, Lily said she has no desire for the play to receive an extended run as her children Ethel and Marnie are returning to school in September.
The play first premiered in 2003 and was written by Martin McDonagh who has since become known for films including The Banshees Of Inisherin and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
The Pillowman will run for a limited time only, finishing in early September.
Interview: Speaking about her role, she said: ‘There’s a bit of violence in it. She’s an artist and writer and that’s something I relate to. She definitely pushes boundaries. There was a lot for me to tap into’
Show: Lily, who is used to performing as a singer, told how she likes the settled nature of performing in a theatrical production for a change
Career: The Pillowman is Lily’s latest acting role after she appeared as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story last year
Intense: The role is a serious undertaking for Lily as she doesn’t leave the stage throughout the play’s duration
She said: ‘There are so many lines. I started learning them in February. She reads out her stories. Five or six of her stories, I have to know off by heart’
The play’s website states: ‘In a totalitarian state a Writer is questioned by the authorities about a spate of murders that bear similarities to her short stories. Is this life imitating art or something more sinister?
‘This black comedy widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the past 25 years, examines the role of the artist in society and asks what price do we pay for freedom of expression.’
Lily is the first woman to take on the leading role of Katurian in the revival of the 2003 play.
Character: Lily is the first woman to take on the leading role of Katurian in the revival of the 2003 play
Starring opposite Steve Pemberton, who plays Tupolski and Matthew Tennyson, who stars as Michael, Lily plays the role that had been previously played by David Tennant twenty years ago.
Speaking about the decision to cast a woman in the role, Lily told The Telegraph: ‘I think it will add an extra layer of horror, because we’re not used to seeing women being beaten up.
‘It will be shocking, in that sense. I also feel that men don’t necessarily get the same c**p for their artistic output that women do.’
Lily Allen reveals she relates to her character in West End play The Pillowman
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