The Playboy of the Western World | Livin' Dred

  • 8th Feb
  • 20:00
  • Droichead Arts Centre
Theatre

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Saturday 8th February

“Now, by the grace of God, herself will be safe this night, with a man killed his father holding danger from the door…!”

Livin’ Dred Theatre present a riotous new production of J.M. Synge’s masterpiece The Playboy of the Western World, in a staging that crackles with wit, heroism, humor, and a touch of the absurd.

When the shy, poetic Christy Mahon stumbles into a rural tavern claiming to have killed his father, he sets off a frenzy of fascination that turns the countryside upside down - transforming him into an unlikely hero - and capturing the affections of the feisty and beguiling Pegeen Mike.

But as the young lovers dangerously flirt with an unexpected romance, the emergence of a mysterious figure suddenly casts Christy’s bold and ever-growing story into wicked doubt, until the lines between notorious truth and outrageous fantasy become hilariously blurred…

“Isn’t there the light of seven heavens in your heart alone…?”

Award-winning Aaron Monaghan directs a stunning cast of some of Irelands best-loved actors, in a wild, insightful new production, teeming with Synge’s rich lyrical language, biting satire and sensational characters.

Experience the comedy, chaos, and controversy of one of Ireland’s most beloved plays.

Image © Estate of Jack B. Yeats, DACS London / IVARO Dublin, 2024


Part of our Spring/Summer Theatre Club Season. Set up in 2017, and heading into its 14thseason, Droichead Theatre Club brings audiences together to see a play, and like a book club, our audiences can share their views, thoughts and impressions informally post show with the cast and creatives. If this is your first or your 50th play, it doesn't matter, come along, and be part of the drama at Droichead.

Seven great plays for €95 including ticket & return bus trip from Drogheda to the Abbey Theatre, and outdoor theatre at Oldbridge.