National Theatre Live - The Playboy of the Western World

Play by John Millington Synge
directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

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.

‘A sumptuous production, rich in detail, craft and spectacle’ Guardian
‘Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head’ Independent
‘Ahead of its time’ Guardian
‘A strong turn from Nicola Coughlan’ Standard
‘A twisty treat’ The i
‘Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney reunite for an Irish classic’ Broadway World