Wednesday, March 10 @ 7pm
Alice Silverman Theatre
The Playboy of the Western World
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. But instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and also 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.
Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes.
Content Advisory: Before attending, please note that this is a dark folk-comedy containing graphic depictions of violence and injury, also references to murder, sexual references, complex family dynamics, and alcoholism.
A presentation of National Theatre Live
Live-filmed recording shown in HD in the Alice Silverman Theatre, Newport Performing Arts Center.
MID-WEEK MAGIC! Enjoy the very best of British theatre in stunning HD on select Wednesday evenings at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
About the Newport Performing Arts Center
The PAC hosts live and screened entertainment, community gatherings, private events, and more. It is home to a group of nonprofit Resident Artist Teams (i.e. the PAC RATs) and managed by Oregon Coast Council for the Arts.
To help ensure an enjoyable experience for all, we kindly encourage guests to attend fragrance-free in support of those with allergies and sensitivities.