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The Playboy of the Western World

Venue

National Theatre (Lyttleton)

London SE1 9PX, UK

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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 ★★★