National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
19 July @ 7.00pm to 9.30pm
About National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
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…
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£14.85
Dates & times:
Sunday 19 July 2026 at 7.00pm
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval
Location:
Norman Bragg Studio
Content guidance:
This show contains graphic depictions of violence and injury, references to murder and violence, sexual references, complex family relationships and alcoholism
Good to know:
This is a screening of the show, not a live performance.
About Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene.
Opened in 2010, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London.
Designed for comfort and accessibility, the venue features step-free access, wheelchair spaces, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical, stand-up comedy, or a magical Christmas pantomime, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone.
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