By John Millington Synge
Directed by Garry Hynes
Following its sell-out success in Galway and Dublin, the Druid production of The Playboy Of The Western World embarked on a unique tour along the Western seaboard, retracing (in reverse) the journey undertaken by the bold Christy Mahon after ‘murdering’ his father. Druid visited venues and locations in many of the small communities that are at the heart of Synge’s vision – Geesala, Co Mayo (where the play is set), Castlebar, each of the three Aran Islands, Tralee and Dún Chaoin in Kerry, the tour reflected Druid’s unique relationship with both Synge and his extraordinary play and provides audiences with an unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable cultural engagement.
World class – it’s hard to imagine a better production of this defining but difficult play
Provocative and inspiring
Magnificent
Galway Town Hall Theatre 10 - 21 February 2004
Dublin Gaiety Theatre 23 February - 20 March 2004
Mayo Geesala 23 March 2004
Galway Inis Meain, Inis Oirr & Inis Mor 25 - 27 March 2004
Mayo Royal Theatre, Castlebar 30 March - 3 April 2004
Kerry The Blasket Centre, Dun Chaoin 5 April 2004
Kerry Siamsa Tíre, Tralee 6 - 10 April 2004
