Drama ·Comedy · United Kingdom · 2026 · 2h 30m

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World poster
Director
Caitriona McLaughlin
Cast
Nicola Coughlan as Pegeen Mike Éanna Hardwicke as Christy Mahon Siobhán McSweeney as Widow Quin Declan Conlon as Old Mahon Lorcan Cranitch as Michael Flaherty Megan Cusack as Susan Brady
Crew
Anna Mullarkey — Original Music Composer John Millington Synge — Writer
Tagline

At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone.

Synopsis

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Trailer National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
irish folklorefilmed theatertraditional irish musictheatredramacomedynt live
Key Collaborators
Caitriona McLaughlin Director Anna Mullarkey Original Music Composer John Millington Synge Writer
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