''Racing Demon'' is a 1990 play by English playwright
David Hare. Part of a trio of plays about British institutions, it focuses on the
Church of England
The Church of England (C of E) is the established Christian church in England and the mother church of the international Anglican Communion. It traces its history to the Christian church recorded as existing in the Roman province of Brit ...
, and tackles issues such as
gay ordination, and the role of
evangelism
In Christianity, evangelism (or witnessing) is the act of preaching the gospel with the intention of sharing the message and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christians who specialize in evangelism are often known as evangelists, whether they are ...
in inner-city communities. The play debuted at the
National Theatre.
Awards and nominations
; Awards
* 1990 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play
; Nominations
* 1996 Tony Award for Best Play
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{{OlivierAward Play 1976–2000
1990 plays
Laurence Olivier Award-winning plays
Plays by David Hare
West End plays