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Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, starring Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 12, 2025

Considered the first Irish “state of the nation” play, it’s now turned into a historical vignette imbued with hoarse black comedy. Its long placid rests are interrupted regularly by blazes of humorous energy: it entertains, but the pacing is slightly too slow for it to be full-on engaging. It’s a worthy curiosity.

Photos: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD is Now Playing at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The National Theatre has released a first look at the cast of The Playboy of the Western World. The cast includes Nicola Coughlan,  Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Nicola Caughlan and More in THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

The National Theatre has released the first look at the cast of The Playboy of the Western World in rehearsals. The cast features Nicola Caughlan and more.

Full Cast Revealed For THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for The Playboy of the Western World, a story of youth and self-discovery by John Millington Synge. Learn more here!

Video: Meet the Cast of LOVESONG By Abi Morgan at Gate Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2025

Zara Devlin (Maragret) and Naoise Dunbar (William) behind the scenes of our poster shoot for LOVESONG. The Gate Theatre presents LOVESONG by Abi Morgan, directed by David Bolger. Watch the video!

Cast Announced For The Abbey Theatre's THE GREAT HUNGER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2020

Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, Directors of the Abbey Theatre today announced the cast for the upcoming production of Patrick Kavanagh's poem The Great Hunger.