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The Playboy of the Western World


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Debuted:
2004
Directed by:
Garry Hynes
Written by:
John Millington Synge
Mounted by:
Druid Theatre Company
Cillian plays:
Christy Mahon
  • (a self-aggrandizing wayfarer)

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Synopsis:

In this raucous tale of rural Ireland, timid stranger Christy Mahon (Cillian Murphy) enchants local villagers with the tale of how he murdered his father. Christy's confidence grows as the townspeople are in awe of his murderous deed and two local women, Pegeen Mike (Anne-Marie Duff) and the Widow Quinn (Aisling O'Sullivan), vie for his affection. Pegeen Mike's spurned beloved, Shawn (Gary Lydon), colludes with the Widow Quinn to help her win the Playboy's heart, but despite her charms, Christy wants to marry Pegeen Mike. This romance goes afoul, however, when Christy's father (Frank O'Sullivan) appears, still alive. The townspeople, realising that they have been fooled, unite forces and turn on him.

Cast also included Eamon Morrissey and Chris O'Dowd.

Dates and Venues:

  • 10–21 February 2004 at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, Ireland
  • 23 February–20 March 2004 at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
  • 23 March 2004 at Geesala, Co. Mayo, Ireland
  • 25–27 March 2004 at Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer, Co. Galway, Ireland
  • 30 March–3 April 2004 at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland
  • 5 April 2004 at The Blasket Centre, Dunquin, Co. Kerry, Ireland
  • 6–10 April 2004 at Siamsa Tíre, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

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