Mr Bunny

by Hugh MacKay

When Arthur, a children’s author, is called to a mysterious ministry to discuss his book about a rabbit who goes shopping, he expects compliments. Instead, he meets an Auditor determined to uncover the “subtle messaging” hidden in every rabbit, goat, and carrot. With each absurd suggestion and each chilling sound from the room next door, Arthur realizes this is not a discussion but a test. Mr Bunny is a lively...

When Arthur, a children’s author, is called to a mysterious ministry to discuss his book about a rabbit who goes shopping, he expects compliments. Instead, he meets an Auditor determined to uncover the “subtle messaging” hidden in every rabbit, goat, and carrot. With each absurd suggestion and each chilling sound from the room next door, Arthur realizes this is not a discussion but a test. Mr Bunny is a lively, absurd comedy where common sense goes to war with official concern, and the winner is anyone’s guess.

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Mr Bunny

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  • J.Lois Diamond: Mr Bunny by Hugh MacKay
    “

    This dystopian play manages to be dramatic, funny and scary as hell, all in 10 short pages. A true comment on the role of censorship and the pressure to please those in power. It has 2 strong roles and I would love to see it performed.

    This dystopian play manages to be dramatic, funny and scary as hell, all in 10 short pages. A true comment on the role of censorship and the pressure to please those in power. It has 2 strong roles and I would love to see it performed.

    ”
  • John David Westby: Mr Bunny by Hugh MacKay
    “

    I saw this in a staged reading and it really hits. Audiences laugh but there's a deep undertone that is darkly funny and razor-sharp. Mr Bunny turns a harmless children’s book into a chilling interrogation about censorship, ideology, and artistic freedom. McKay’s escalating absurdity lands real stakes beneath the laughter. Absolutely no surprise that this satire earned national recognition in the 2026 KCACTF playwriting program Gary Garrison Award for 10 Minute Plays.

    I saw this in a staged reading and it really hits. Audiences laugh but there's a deep undertone that is darkly funny and razor-sharp. Mr Bunny turns a harmless children’s book into a chilling interrogation about censorship, ideology, and artistic freedom. McKay’s escalating absurdity lands real stakes beneath the laughter. Absolutely no surprise that this satire earned national recognition in the 2026 KCACTF playwriting program Gary Garrison Award for 10 Minute Plays.

    ”
  • Isabel Bolyn: Mr Bunny by Hugh MacKay
    “

    Anyone else feel like we're living in an absurdist play, with the current culture wars? Need some comic relief? Hugh MacKay's got you. But Mr. Bunny won't just leave you laughing. It'll leave you thinking.

    Anyone else feel like we're living in an absurdist play, with the current culture wars? Need some comic relief? Hugh MacKay's got you. But Mr. Bunny won't just leave you laughing. It'll leave you thinking.

    ”
Arthur Freeman, a writer
The Auditor, a government worker

Awards

  • Gary Garrison Award for Outstanding 10-minute Play
    KCACTF National Playwriting Program
    Semi-Finalist
    2026