Owen McDonnell News

Principal photography has commenced in Ireland on The Weir, the new feature from Conor McPherson based on his Laurence Oliver Award winning play of the same name.

See what the critics are saying about The Weir at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End. Read the reviews for the production, and learn more about The Weir here!

Conor McPherson’s modern classic The Weir has opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre, running until 6 December 2025, in a new production directed for the first time by the playwright himself. Following a Dublin run at the 3Olympia Theatre, this staging unites a formidable ensemble led by Brendan Gleeson in his West End debut, alongside Owen McDonnell, Kate Phillips, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Seán McGinley.

All new production photos have been released for The Weir, written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!

Ahead of first preview in Dublin this evening, Kate Horton Productions and Landmark Productions released a first look at Brendan Gleeson as Jack in The Weir, written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson.

Check out a new cast portrait for a new production of The Weir, written and directed for the first time by Conor McPherson. The production will star Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Paddington 2) in his West End debut as Jack.

The full cast has been announced for a new production of The Weir written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson, starring Brendan Gleeson making his West End debut.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two finale of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters.” In the episode, Houlihan discovers shocking revelations and the sisters face an impossible situation. Watch the clip!

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of season two of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters.” In Episode 207, the sisters hunt for the truth after a shocking betrayal while Houlihan goes head-to-head with Loftus. Watch the clip now!

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters” season two. The episode will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, December 11. Watch the clip now!

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the fifth episode of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters” season two. The fifth episode will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, December 4. Watch the clip here.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of Bad Sisters Season Two. In the episode, the sisters look for evidence after becoming convinced that a blackmailer is to blame for their tragedy. Becka is shaken by life-changing news. Watch the sneak peek now!

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters” season two. The third episode will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, November 20. Watch the clip now!

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two premiere of the award-winning comedic drama “Bad Sisters.” Watch it now!

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the second season of “Bad Sisters,” starring Emmy Award nominee and BAFTA Award-winning executive producer and star Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene and Eve Hewson. Watch it now!

The Garvey sisters are back. Apple TV+ has announced that its globally acclaimed comedic drama “Bad Sisters” will return for season two on November 13, and shared a glimpse at the highly anticipated second season. Take a look at the new photo!

The stellar cast will feature Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip, alongside Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Hayley Squires, Owen McDonnell, Trystan Gravelle and Matt Berry.

Production photos have been released for Manor, a timely new play by Moira Buffini (The Dig, Harlots), that opened in the Lyttelton for previews on 16 November and is running until 1 January.

In this darkly comic play, a violent storm is brewing and Diana, played by Nancy Carroll (The Crown) is struggling to keep the roof on her rundown manor house. As the storm sweeps the coast, an explosive mix of people unexpectedly arrive in search of shelter including Ted Farrier, played by Shaun Evans (Vigil), a charismatic leader of a far-right organisation. Stranded together, this group of strangers must survive the weather - and each other. 

Extra tickets go on sale to the public from Monday 19 July. Tickets for The Normal Heart, East is East, Manor and Hex on sale to the public from Friday 30 July. Learn more about all of the upcoming productions here!