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 Dún 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.

‘World class – it’s hard to imagine a better production of this defining but difficult play’ _{Variety Magazine}

‘Provocative and inspiring’ _{The Guardian}

‘Seductive’ _{The Irish Times}

‘Gripping’ _{The Daily Mail}

‘Magnificent’ _{The Sunday Tribune}

‘bq(small). A triumph’ _{The Sunday Times}

‘A rich and rare treat’ _{The Sunday Business Post}