Experience the best of London theatre at The Everyman with this film screening of the National Theatre’s recent production of Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World.
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery, The Playboy of the Western World.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
“A sumptuous production, rich in detail, craft and spectacle” – The Guardian
“Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head” – The Independent
“Ahead of its time” – The Guardian
“A strong turn from Nicola Coughlan” – London Evening Standard
“A twisty treat” – The I Paper
“Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney reunite for an Irish classic” – Broadway World
Playwright John Millington Synge
Director Caitríona McLaughlin
Starring Nicola Coughlan, Siobhán McSweeney and Éanna Hardwicke
Screening schedule
Tue 6 Oct, 7.30pm
Tickets
€15.50
Running time
2 hr 37 min, plus interval
Age recommendation
12+, accompanied by an adult
Content guidance
Please note that this filmed production contains graphic depictions of violence and injury, references to murder and violence, sexual references, complex family relationships and alcoholism