NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (12A)

The Playboy of the Western World

by John Millington Synge

directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

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.

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.

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE (U)

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

Directed by: Ben Gregor

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Nicola Coughlan, Claire Foy, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Farnaby, Nonso Anozie, Jennifer Saunders

Release Date: 27/03/2026