Playboy of the Western World (July, 2021)
When a mysterious stranger seeks shelter in a remote village in County Mayo he quickly beguiles the locals with his tall and dramatic tale of bravery in the face of danger. As his confidence grows, the local men gather round to hear of his adventures and the girls to catch his attention. When his tale turns out to be less exciting or real than they first thought, the simmering resentment of the villagers threatens his life and liberty. This lyrical masterpiece skilfully blends elements of comedy, tragedy and farce and has forever established Synge's reputation as one of Ireland's greatest writers.
The Director Graham Waterhouse says of the play...
An Irish celebration of language, The Playboy of the Western World is a comic masterpiece telling of the love of a heroic deed inflicted on a figure of authority, set in a remote community on the shores of western Ireland over a hundred years ago.
Cast list
- Christy Mahon: Daryl Edwards
- Pegeen Mike (Margaret Flaherty): Emma-Kate Barry
- Michael James Flaherty: Michael Husband
- Old Mahon: Peter Simmons
- Widow Quin: Lucy Woodcock
- Shawn Keogh: Matt Mclaren
- Philly Cullen: Martin Hunt
- Jimmy Farrell: Huw Davies
- Sara Tansey: Bryony Kelly
- Susan Brady: Olive Sparrow
- Honor Blake: Poppy Saunders
- Nelly McLaughlin: Chanté Myers
- Town Crier: Paul Gaskell
- Peasant: