The Playboy of the Western World

NT Live

Thu 28 May 2026, 18:00 ,Cinema 2

Éanna Hardwicke (Christy Mahon) and Nicola Coughlan (Pegeen Mike) in The Playboy of the Western World at the National Theatre.

This riveting story of youth and self-discovery turns Pegeen Flaherty's life upside down after a man walks into her pub claiming 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…

After a sold out run this year, this treat of a play comes to our screens; filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin) directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s darkly funny tale, full to the brim with secrets.

At the edge of the world, you could be anyone.

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.