NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD SAT 18 JUL 2026
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The Playboy of the Western World �by John Millington Synge
directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
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.
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’ – Guardian
‘Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head’ – Independent
‘Ahead of its time’ – Guardian
directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
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.
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’ – Guardian
‘Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head’ – Independent
‘Ahead of its time’ – Guardian
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Where is it happening?
Al Quoz Industrial 1, Street 4B, The Courtyard Al Quoz Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21475 80647, شارع 1, القوز الصناعية 3 دبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Host or PublisherThe Courtyard Playhouse Dubai
