God of Carnage

The God of Carnage received its UK premiere at the Gielgud Theatre, London, in March 2008.

Christopher Hampton has translated five plays by Yasmina Reza: 'Art', The Unexpected Man, Conversations after a Burial, Life x 3 and God of Carnage.

Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Winner of the 2009 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behaviour of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach ids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums and tears before bedtime?

Boys will be boys, but the adults are usually worse - much worse.

Christopher Hampton's translation of Yasmina Reza's sharp-edged play God of Carnage premiered at the Gielgud Theatre, London, in March 2008. Christopher Hampton has translated five plays by Yasmina Reza: 'Art', The Unexpected Man, Conversations after a Burial, Life x 3 and God of Carnage.

Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Winner of the 2009 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.