Press Release

Following its sell-out success in Galway and Dublin, the Druid production of THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD embarked on a unique tour along the Western seaboard, retracing (in reverse) the journey undertaken by the bold Christy Mahon after 'murdering' his father. Druid visited venues and locations in many of the small communities that are at the heart of Synge’s vision – Geesala, Co Mayo (where the play is set), Castlebar, each of the three Aran Islands, Tralee and Dun Chaoin in Kerry, the tour reflected Druid’s unique relationship with both Synge and his extraordinary play and provides audiences with an unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable cultural engagement.

Creative Team

Director...Garry Hynes
Design...Francis O'Connor
Lighting Design...Davy Cunningham
Movement...David Bolger
Costumes...Kathy Strachan
Sound Design...Scott George

Cast

Pegeen Mike...Anne-Marie Duff
Village Girl...Sonya Kelly
Village Girl...Simone Kirby
Shawn Keogh...Gary Lydon
Village Girl...Gillian McCarthy
Michael James Flaherty...Eamon Morrissey
Christy Mahon...Cillian Murphy
Jimmy Farrell...Chris O'Dowd
Old Mahon...Frank O'Sullivan
Widow Quinn...Aisling O'Sullivan
Philly Cullen...David Pearse

Production Team

Production Manager...Eamonn Fox
Production Manager (Tour)...Peter Jordan
Company Stage Manager...Tim Smith
Company Stage Manager...Sophie Gabszewicz
Assistant Stage Manager...Sarah Lynch
Production Assistants...Claire Waldron, Rae Visser
Re-Light Designer...Paul Noble
Costume Supervisor (Galway)...Doreen McKenna
Costume Supervisor (Tour)...Caroline McCurdy
Wigs & Make-up...Val Sherlock
Set Construction...Theatre Production Services
Scenic Painters...Sandra Butler, Ciara Moore, Vincent Bell, Patricia Douglas, Stephen Milligan
Casting...Maureen Hughes Casting
Publicist...Kate Bowe PR
Graphic Design...Bite!
Production Photographer...Keith Pattison
Technician...Paul Coomey
Crew...Gus Dewar, Arthur Bell, Johnny McDonagh, Brain Woods

Artistic Director...Garry Hynes
Managing Director...Fergal McGrath
Financial Controller...Noreen Glennon
Administrator...Yvonne Corscadden
Administraion Executive...Michelle Corcoran