
ShowsPlay
The Playboy of the Western World
Venue
National Theatre (Lyttleton)
London SE1 9PX, UK
What's on at National Theatre (Lyttleton) →Date(s) / Time(s)
Date(s): 28/02/2026 - 04/12/2026
Time(s): Mon-Sat 19:30 (+ 14:30 Thu & Sat)
About
John Millington Synge's riveting tale of youth and self-discovery stars Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney. When Christy Mahon walks into Pegeen's pub claiming he killed his father, he becomes an unlikely local hero. Everything changes when a second man arrives. Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin at the National Theatre.
"A twisty treat" The i Paper ★★★★
"Two of Ireland's best-loved comic actors go head to head" The Independent ★★★★
"Nicola Coughlan serves comedy and tragedy" The Guardian ★★★
"An assured turn from Nicola Coughlan" The Times ★★★