The Holy Terror

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Play Opened 14 April 2004, Closed 8 May 2004

Duke of York's Theatre St Martin's Lane, London

The Holy Terror by Simon Gray is the moving and funny portrait of a flawed genius. Arrogant, manipulative and cunning, Mark Melon reigns supreme as king of the publishing jungle, where nothing stops a good story and ever more profitable book rights. But it's tough at the top, and when inner demons get hold, his fall from grace is one of majestic proportions.

'Mark Melon' is played by Simon Callow who leads an impressive cast in this masterclass of psychological battles. A passionate and absorbing journey, this modern morality play shines with intelligent humour and heartrending poignancy - a landmark in British theatre.

Simon Gray has completely rewritten this extraordinary drama since it first appeared in 1987 under the title Melon.

The following book is available to buy online from amazon.co.uk in the UK: The Pig Trade, In the Vale of Health, Japes, The Holy Terror: Four Plays by Simon Gray.