NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Experience a bold new production of John Millington Synge’s classic play The Playboy of the Western World, captured live from the National Theatre and screened as part of NT Live.

Starring Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls), this darkly comic story explores fame, identity and the dangerous pull of mythmaking. When a mysterious young stranger arrives at a rural Irish pub claiming to have committed a shocking crime, his tale quickly earns admiration rather than outrage — until the truth threatens to unravel everything.

Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, this lively and provocative production is rich with humour, tension and sharp observation, revealing how easily stories can shape power and perception.

A compelling opportunity to see outstanding contemporary performances in a modern staging of a theatrical classic — on the big screen.