Playboy of the Western World

By J.M. Synge. Directed by Elizabeth Serra
"There's a great gap between a gallous story and a dirty deed."
This savagely funny Irish classic was first produced in 1907 and was met with rioting and controversy when it premiered, sending shock waves across the dramatic world. Set in a small village in the west coast of County Mayo, The Playboy of the Western World is a lyrical comedy which tells the story of lonely dreamer Christy Mahon who wanders into a pub, claiming that he killed his father. Captivating… Show more the locals with his tale of bravery he becomes an instant hero but it turns out that there's an unexpected twist in his tale.

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