The Playboy of the Western World
at National Theatre Lyttelton, London
£48.00
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At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father.
Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin) directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting story of youth and self-discovery.
Starring:
Nicola Coughlan
Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress who is best known for her roles as Clare Devlin in Channel 4's sitcom Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington in Netflix's Bridgerton.
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Éanna Hardwicke
Éanna Hardwicke is an Irish actor and filmmaker. He began his career as a child actor in Conor McPherson's The Eclipse and his films since include Lakelands. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC One series The Sixth Commandment and the Paramount+ series The Doll Factory.
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Siobhán McSweeney
Siobhán McSweeney is an Irish actress and presenter who is best known for her role as Sister Michael in the teen sitcom Derry Girls which earned her a BAFTA Award.
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National Theatre Lyttelton
South Bank
London
SE1 9PX
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National Theatre Lyttelton
South Bank
London
SE1 9PX
- Website:
- nationaltheatre.org.uk
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on Thu 4 December 2025