Nick Hern Books hang

His life. In her hands.

A shattering play about one woman's unspeakable decision.

debbie tucker green's play hang premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in June 2015, in a production directed by the author, and featuring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Claire Rushbrook and Shane Zaza.

'Powerfully intense... sits at the sharp end of the capital punishment question' — Guardian

'A stark 60 minutes of staccato poetry… [an] entirely absorbing drama' — Evening Standard

'Stark, probing… poised and poetic, with such pitch-black humour that laughs pop like gasps in reverse' — WhatsOnStage

'A taut, measured piece about the nature of justice and revenge… you find yourself, at the blackout, holding your breath' — The Stage

'Stunning… a fascinating, gripping piece that examines revenge, suffering and human frailties' — Huffington Post