National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World(2026)
At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone.
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World Synopsis
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene...
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (2026) is a drama and comedy film directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, released on May 28, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, Siobhán McSweeney and Declan Conlon.
- Director:
- Caitriona McLaughlin
- Writers:
- John Millington Synge
- Composer:
- Anna Mullarkey
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (2026) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World.
The Playboy of the Western World | Audience Reactions | National Theatre
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The Playboy of the Western World | Official Trailer | National Theatre
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The Playboy of the Western World | Lifting the Curtain | National Theatre
Behind the Scenes
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicola Coughlan
as Pegeen Mike
Éanna Hardwicke
as Christy Mahon
Siobhán McSweeney
as Widow Quin
Declan Conlon
as Old Mahon
Lorcan Cranitch
as Michael Flaherty
Megan Cusack
as Susan Brady
Naoise Dunbar
as Jimmy Farrell
Matthew Forrest
as Philly Cullen
Sallay Garnett
as Nelly
Fionnuala Gygax
as Honor Blake
Erin Hennessey
as Fiddle
Peter Mooney
as Banjo / Ensemble
Key crew
Directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, written by John Millington Synge.
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National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World (2026) includes Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, Siobhán McSweeney, Declan Conlon and Lorcan Cranitch. The film was directed by Caitriona McLaughlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World released?
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National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World was released on May 28, 2026 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is there a trailer for National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World?
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