The Playboy of the Western World and The Shadow of the Glen

In October 2008 Druid toured a double bill of our award-winning and critically-acclaimed productions of John Millington Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World and The Shadow of the Glen. These two plays formed the core of DruidSynge, the most universally praised production in Druid’s history.

This double bill was presented in some of the most prestigious theatres in North America and is presented with the support of Culture Ireland. Druid would also like to acknowledge the support of the Galway University Foundation.

Credits

Cast: The Playboy Of The Western World

  • Christopher Mahon Simon Boyle
  • Margaret Flaherty (Pegeen Mike) Sarah-Jane Drummey
  • Sara Tansey Caoilfhionn Dunne
  • Jimmy Farrell Peter Gowen
  • Honor Blake Kelly Gough
  • Old Mahon Tom Hickey
  • Shawn Keogh Marcus Lamb
  • Susan Brady Hannah McCabe
  • Philly O’Cullen Fergal McElherron
  • Michael James Flaherty John Olohan
  • Widow Quin Catherine Walsh

Cast: The Shadow Of The Glen

  • A Tramp Peter Gowen
  • Dan Burke Tom Hickey
  • Michael Dara Marcus Lamb
  • Nora Burke Catherine Walsh

Creative Team

  • Director Garry Hynes
  • Assistant Director Thomas Conway
  • Design Francis O’Connor
  • Sound Design John Leonard
  • Lighting Design Davy Cunningham
  • Costume Design Kathy Strachan
  • Movement Director David Bolger
  • Composer Sam Jackson
  • Casting Director Maureen Hughes

Production Team

  • Production Manager Eamonn Fox
  • Stage Manager Sarah Lynch
  • Stage Manager Paula Tierney
  • Technical Manager Barry O’Brien
  • Master Carpenter Gus Dewar
  • Costume Supervisor Doreen McKenna
  • Scenic Artist Sandra Butler
  • Wigs & Make-up Val Sherlock