The Playboy of the Western World
Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Opens: Thursday, 4 December 2025 -
Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
The Playboy of the Western World description
At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father.
Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin) directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting story of youth and self-discovery.
For assisted performances, please book directly through the National Theatre.
Playing at Lyttelton - National Theatre
Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
Important information
This production contains references to murder and violence, sexual references, complex family relationships and alcoholism.