“A sumptuous production, rich in detail, craft and spectacle” – Guardian
“Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head” – Independent
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.
by John Millington Synge
directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
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. In cinemas from May 28.
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes (to be confirmed)
Not rated. Recommended 12+ for depictions of violence and adult content. Learn more about the production’s suitability.
