Details

Set in a small village on the west coast of County Mayo, The Playboy of the Western World tells the story of lonely dreamer Christy Mahon who takes refuge in Michael Flaherty's pub, claiming that he has killed his oppressive father. Christy beguiles the locals with his tall and dramatic tale of bravery in the face of danger and becomes an instant hero. He both charms the village women including Widow Quinn and captures the heart of the landlord's fiery daughter Pegeen . However, when his tale turns out to be less straightforward than they first thought, the simmering violence of the villagers comes to light. The Playboy of the Western World was first performed in January 1907 at Dublin's Abbey Theatre.

Cast/Performers

Charlie Bonner (Michael James Flaherty), Hazel Clifford (Honor Blake), Michael Condron (Shawn Keogh), Jo Donnelly (Philly Cullen), Tony Flynn (Jimmy Farrell), Holly Hannaway (Susan Brady), Frankie McCafferty (Old Mahon), Aoibheann McCann (Widow Quin), Megan McDonell (Sara Tansey), Michael Shea (Christy Mahon), Eloise Stevenson (Pegeen Mike)

Creatives/Company

Author: John Millington Synge
Producer(s): Lyric Theatre Belfast, Dublin Theatre Festival (in association with Belfast International Arts Festival)
Director(s): Oonagh Murphy, Paula O'Reilly (movement director)
Design: Molly O'Cathain
Costume: Molly O'Cathain
Lighting: Amy Mae
Music: Jane Deasy
Sound: Jane Deasy