The Playboy Of The Western World
Catriona McLaughlin directs the classic Irish play starring Nicola Coughlan and Siobhan McSweeney
The Playboy Of The Western World
The play is constructed like a perfectly sprung fat gold watch, whose loud tick can still be heard in almost every Irish play written since its Dublin premiere in 1907
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The Playboy Of The Western World
Catriona McLaughlin directs the classic Irish play starring Nicola Coughlan and Siobhan McSweeney
Why see The Playboy Of The Western World?
Irish Classic
Artistic director of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, Catriona McLaughin, revives J M Synge's rich Irish play at the National Theatre this winter! A stellar Irish cast with a slew of awards and nominations between them leads the performance, with Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, Anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Derry Girls' Siobhan McSweeney all featuring in this brilliant classic, which was central to the Literary Revival movement in Ireland.
What is the story?
Dreamer Christy Mahon takes refuge in a pub, claiming to have killed his oppressive father. His tales of bravery and danger immediately charm the locals, but when it becomes apparent that there is more to his stories than first thought, the community's mood begins to change.
Cast
- Nicola Coughlan
- Eanna Hardwicke
- Siobhan McSweeney
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Directed by Catriona McLaughlin
- By John Millington Synge
Reviews
Customer reviews
Geraldine
Cracking entertainment
This is cracking entertainment, highly amusing and brilliantly
performed. It feels like a step back in time to a rural world in
Ireland where a distraction from mundane life is desperately
needed. And it comes perfectly in the form of Robert
Sheehan, triggering the marvellously feisty Niamh Cusack
and pretty Ruth Negga to go into battle for his attentions. A
wonderful yarn, beautifully directed with an evocative set. Go
see it and it's only 2 hours 10 minutes! ... Read more
Geraldine
Cracking entertainment
This is cracking entertainment, highly amusing and brilliantly
performed. It feels like a step back in time to a rural world in
Ireland where a distraction from mundane life is desperately
needed. And it comes perfectly in the form of Robert
Sheehan, triggering the marvellously feisty Niamh Cusack
and pretty Ruth Negga to go into battle for his attentions. A
wonderful yarn, beautifully directed with an evocative set. Go
see it and it's only 2 hours 10 minutes! ... Read more
sarah
Very entertaining
Definitely recommend this play to everyone I know - great acting,
timing and concept. Everyone in the family will enjoy watching this
brilliant cast bring the play to life. ... Read more
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