‘Funniest Play in London’ added to NT Live Lineup at the Quick Center | Press Releases

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (February 10, 2016) —In a small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry (David Morrissey, Walking Dead ) is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging?

Director Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of playwright Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen is the ‘best new play of the year’ (Daily Telegraph) .Broadcast to cinemas by National Theatre Live, Hangmen will be presented with two HD screenings at the Quick Center on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2 & 7 p.m .

Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $10 for children & students, and $5 for Fairfield University students. For tickets, visit http://www.quickcenter.com or call the box office at 203-254-4010 or toll free at 1-877-ARTS-396.

Now in its sixth season, NT Live delivers HD broadcasts of stage performances captured live at London’s National Theatre, as well as insider footage and interviews. As one of the preeminent theatres in England, National Theatre offers a wide array of productions including the restaging of classic works and premieres of new plays. Join us at The Quick for a front-row seat to the London stage!

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