Experience J.M. Synge’s iconic National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (2026). A charismatic stranger arrives in a remote Irish village, claiming an audacious act, transforming him into an unexpected hero. This lively theatre production explores identity, truth, and community perception with humor. See how one story changes everything in this engaging classic drama, offering delightful insights into human nature.
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Runtime: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Genre: Drama and Comedy
Release Date: 28 May 2026
Original Language: British English
Production House: National Theatre
Distributor: National Theatre Live
Page Last Updated On: 28 May 2026
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Caitriona McLaughlin
(Director)
Nicola Coughlan
as Pegeen Mike
(Actor)
Lorcan Cranitch
as Michael Flaherty
(Actor)
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Megan Cusack
as Susan Brady, Understudy Pegeen Mike
(Actor)
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Naoise Dunbar
as Jimmy Farrell, Understudy Christy Mahon
(Actor)
Sallay Garnett
as Nelly, Understudy Susan Brady
(Actor)
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Fionnuala Gygax
as Honor Blake, Understudy Widow Quin
(Actor)
Eanna Hardwicke
as Christy Mahon
(Actor)
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John Millington Synge
(Writer)