National Theatre Announces Complete Cast for The Playboy of the Western World Production
The National Theatre has announced the complete cast for the revival of The Playboy of the Western World, an Irish classic by John Millington Synge. This production marks one of the first performances in a highly anticipated inaugural season directed by Indhu Rubasingham.
Cast of The Playboy of the Western World
The cast includes a diverse group of talented actors:
- Declan Conlon as Old Mahon
- Nicola Coughlan as Pegeen Mike
- Lorcan Cranitch as Michael Flaherty
- Megan Cusack as Susan Brady
- Éanna Hardwicke as Christy Mahon
- Siobhán McSweeney as Widow Quin
- Marty Rea as Shawn Keogh
- Marty Breen as Sara Tansey
- Naoise Dunbar as Jimmy Farrell
- Matthew Forrest as Philly Cullen
- Sallay Garnett as Nelly
- Fionnuala Gygax as Honor Blake
- Erin Hennessey as Fiddle Player
- Susan Akintomide, Peter Mooney, and Donncha O’Dea will also join the ensemble.
Creative Team
The creative team behind this revival includes:
- Katie Davenport – Set and Costume Designer
- James Farncomb – Lighting Designer
- Adrienne Quartly – Sound Designer
- Anna Mullarkey – Composer
- Alastair Coomer and Naomi Downham – Casting Directors
Performance Details
This revival will take place at the Lyttelton Theatre. It is scheduled to run from December 4, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The official opening night is designated for December 11, 2025.
Future Productions
Additionally, Caitríona McLaughlin will direct another play, A Whistle in the Dark, featuring actor Paul Mescal as part of the new season.
This vibrant season is poised to celebrate the contributions of Irish drama to British theatre, and discussion about it continues to gather interest within the arts community.
