When John Millington Synge’s three-act play debuted in Dublin in 1907, it met with outrage and righteous indignation.
Roll forward a century and this tragicomic classic has come to be recognised as a masterpiece of poetic drama.
When Christy Mahon stumbles into a public house claiming he has killed his father, he’s greeted with awe, admiration and romantic attention.
Soon, however, it transpires that rumours of his father’s death have been greatly exaggerated, and the backlash begins for this one-time Playboy Of The Western World.
Presented by Druid Theatre, one of Ireland’s most lauded companies.
Starts 7.30pm (and 2.30pm on Thursday and Saturday). Tickets £22.50, £19.50, £16.50 and £13.50. Thursday Matinee tickets £18, £15, £12.50 and £8.
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