The Author is presented in a form that breaks down the barrier between stage and audience. Staged within the play is another play entitled ‘Pavol.’ The actors, the playwright, and the audience of the violent and shocking sub-play ‘Pavol’ show how violence on the stage can affect each individual. The play premiered at London’s Royal Court Theater in 2009, with Tim Crouch, the playwright of the play joining the cast. The play received much attention and acclaim for its bold formal approach.