"Sentimental but darkly funny" was how a "provocative" black comedy coming to Kenilworth was described by its director.

The Pillowman will head to the mainstage at the Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre this November, bringing writer Martin McDonagh's acclaimed piece to life.

Twenty years after its world premiere, the modern classic is coming to Kenilworth for the very first time, with director Dave Crossfield encouraging local audiences to come and try something new.

"It's a very sentimental piece in a way," he told Nub News.

"Of course there are some very dark aspects, with child murders and it is very sad with what happens to the main character.

"But it is sentimental as it talks about the cycle of how your parents can shape you in a negative way by how they bring you up.

"That

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