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Extra.ie
4 days ago
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- Extra.ie
WATCH: Fans swoon over sultry first look at Playboy of the Western World revival
Audiences are already in a frenzy after a sultry first glimpse of The Playboy of the Western World hit our screens. The beloved play returns in a bold new production from Abbey Theatre Artistic Director Catriona McLaughlin and boasts a star studded Irish cast. The preview, a co-production between Dublin's Abbey Theatre and London's National Theatre, has set social media alight with whispers of its daring tone and electrifying cast. Audiences are already in a frenzy after a sultry first glimpse of The Playboy of the Western World hit our screens. Nicola Coughlan brings fire to the role of Margaret Flaherty, opposite Siobhán McSweeney's sharp-witted Widow Quin, while Éanna Hardwicke takes centre stage as the enigmatic Christopher Mahon. Joining them are Megan Cusack as Susan Brady, Lorcan Cranitch as Michael James Flaherty, and Marty Rea as the pious Shawn Keogh—together promising a revival that's as seductive as it is subversive. In a brief clip shared to TikTok, former Derry Girls Nicola and Siobhán can be seen trapped behind glass as they fawn over a knitwear clad Hardwicke among other admirers. Nicola briefly breaks free and perches herself next to the Cork native as she stares at him longingly, before directing her attention back to the audience. Fans were quick to take to the comments to show the sultry promo some love. 'Sweet suffering Jesus,' one user shared. Nicola Coughlan brings fire to the role of Margaret Flaherty, opposite Siobhán McSweeney's sharp-witted Widow Quin, while Éanna Hardwicke takes centre stage as the enigmatic Christopher Mahon. Pic:'I would die if @nicolacoughlan looked at me like that,' another penned. 'So excited to watch Siobhán and Nic together again, they are absolute magic! The chemistry already with Éanna is soooo good!' a third lauded. For those unfamiliar with the story, it depicts how Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene. Playboy of the Western World takes to the London stage from Thursday, December 4, 2025 until Saturday February 28, 2026.
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Nicola Coughlan and Siobhan McSweeney to star in The Playboy of the Western World production
The Royal National Theatre has released the trailer for their upcoming production of The Playboy of the Western World, featuring a star-studded cast of Irish talent. Caitríona McLaughlin, artistic director of the Abbey Theatre, directs John Millington Synge's classic play about life in rural Ireland. The production reunites Nicola Coughlan with Derry Girls co-star Siobhan McSweeney, performing alongside Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People). The ensemble cast also includes Declan Conlon, Lorcan Cranitch, Megan Cusack and Marty Rea. Coughlan stars as Margaret Flaherty, a young barmaid bored with life in her small village until Christy Mahon (Hardwicke) stumbles into her pub, bragging that he killed his own father. Mahon charms the whole town — though Widow Quin (McSweeney) suspects something is not as it seems with the dangerous stranger — until a mysterious new man enters the scene. The play's creative team features composer Anna Mullarkey, set and costume designer Katie Davenport, sound designer Adrienne Quartly and lighting designer James Farncombe. Alastair Coomer CDG and Naomi Downham were responsible for casting. The Playboy of the Western World will run at the Lyttelton Theatre in London from December 4, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Derry Girls stars to link up in London production of Irish stage classic
Liam Tunney Derry Girls stars Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney are set to be reunited in a London production of Irish stage classic 'The Playboy of the Western World'. The famous stage show was originally written by Irish playwright John Millington Syng and was first performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 1907.
Extra.ie
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
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Derry Girls stars reunite for new production
Two of Derry Girls' breakout stars are set to reunite later this year as they take to the stage in London in a new production of Playboy of the Western World. The cast was recently announced and eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot that both Nicola Coughlan and Siobhan McSweeney would be appearing. The duo starred in the hit Channel 4 series as Claire and Sister Michael, and now will be taking to the National Theatre stage in the UK in the John Millington Synge's story of youth and self-discovery. The Playboy of the Western World Pic: The National Theatre For those unfamiliar with the story, it depicts how Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… This iteration will be directed by the Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Catriona McLaughlin, with Nicola starring as Margaret Flaherty, and Siobhan as Widow Quin, alongside Éanna Hardwicke as Christopher Majon, Megan Cusack as Susan Brady, Lorcan Cranitch as Michael James Flaherty, and Marty Rea as Shawn Keogh. Siobhán McSweeney and Nicola Coughlan during the BAFTA Television and Television Craft Nominees' Party in April 2025 Pic: John Armour/BAFTA via Getty Images The show is actually a co-production between the National Theatre in the UK and the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. It's not the only collaboration between the two groups either as A Whistle in the Dark starring Paul Mescal will be staged in both London and Dublin. Speaking on the news, McLaughlin shared: 'It is very meaningful for us at the Abbey Theatre to have such fulsome engagement in this next chapter of the National Theatre of Great Britain. Mark O'Brien, Catriona McLoughlin and Darren Murphy at the opening of Landmark Productions' 20th anniversary production Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett. Pic: Brian McEvoy Photography 'It will be an honour to bring The Playboy of the Western World and A Whistle in the Dark before audiences in London. Every generation deserves to see these two seminal works of the Irish canon.' Playboy of the Western World takes to the London stage from Thursday, December 4, 2025 until Saturday February 28, 2026.
Irish Independent
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Galway's Druid Theatre celebrates 50 years of production brilliance – ‘So many have given their hearts to this over the years'
Galway's Druid Theatre Company has recently celebrated 50 years of productions, with its first audience buying tickets for The Playboy of the Western World in the Jesuit Hall on Thursday, July 3, 1975.
