The Playboy of the Western World
Synopsis
A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.' Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike. Performed at Donmar Warehouse in London's Covent Garden by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, Ireland.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garry Hynes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Millington Synge
- Original Title
- The Playboy of the Western World
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Druid Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garry Hynes
John Millington Synge
Department Leadership Roster
Garry Hynes
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Playboy of the Western World
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What is The Playboy of the Western World about?
A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.' Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike. Performed at Donmar Warehouse in London's Covent Garden by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, Ireland.
Who directed The Playboy of the Western World?
The Playboy of the Western World was directed by Garry Hynes.
Who stars in The Playboy of the Western World?
The principal cast of The Playboy of the Western World includes Maeliosa Stafford, Brid Brennan, Mick Lally, Paddy Dooney, Marie Mullen.
When was The Playboy of the Western World released and how long is it?
The Playboy of the Western World was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.