National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Name: National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Start: 2026-05-28T07:00:00+01:00
Location: The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery , BB4 6RE

Schedule

Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery , BB4 6RE | Rawtenstall, EN

John Millington Synge’s brilliantly dark and witty classic comes to the screen in this bold new production, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.
Starring Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment), and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls), this riveting play explores youth, rebellion and the power of storytelling.
When a young man bursts into Pegeen Flaherty’s pub claiming he has killed his father, the village reacts in the most unexpected way — turning him into a local hero. But as admiration grows and secrets unravel, the story begins to shift… and so does the truth.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, this darkly funny and sharply observed tale is packed with drama, humour and surprising twists.
🎟 Booking recommended.

Where is it happening?

The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery , BB4 6RE, The Whitaker - Rossendale Museum And Art Gallery, Haslingden Road, Rossendale, BB4 6RE, United Kingdom, Rawtenstall

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