I remember the first time I met her. By her you know who I mean
Tired of her highly paid sales job, Rachel makes a move into social work only to find herself involved in a controversial case bringing her into the media's unforgiving gaze.Villaintells the story of a woman who wants to make a difference, a tragedy of trying to help innocent victims but ending up looking like the villain.
Villainpremiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016 to critical acclaim. This edition was published to coincide with the first revival at the King's Head Theatre, London, in February 2017.
Martin Murphy's plays include
Worlds(Vault Festival, 2017),
Manor(Soho Theatre, 2009) and
Barren(Old Vic Theatre, as part of OVNV 24 Hour Plays, 2007). Martin also wrote the short film
Poisonedand is half of the musical comedy double act Pistol and Jack.