J M Synge's comic masterpiece and one of Ireland's greatest plays, The Playboy of the Western World will preview at the Old Vic in September. Directed by John Crowley, this significant new production will star Robert Sheehan as Christy Mahon, Ruth Negga as Pegeen Mike and Niamh Cusack as Widow Quinn.
Set in a little village on the west coast of County Mayo, The Playboy of the Western World tells the story of lonely dreamer Christy Mahon (Robert Sheehan) who takes refuge in Michael Flaherty's pub, claiming that he has killed his oppressive father. Christy beguiles the locals with his tall and dramatic tale of bravery inside the face of danger and becomes an instant hero. He each charms the village females such as Widow Quinn (Niamh Cusack) and captures the heart of the landlord's fiery daughter Pegeen (Ruth Negga). Nonetheless, when his tale turns out to be much less straightforward than they very first thought, the simmering violence of the villagers comes to light.
The Playboy of the Western World premiered in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1907, provoking riots in the audience for the duration of its opening run. In the intervening years, the play became an Irish classic and enjoyed profitable revivals which includes the 1975 National Theatre production at the Old Vic with Stephen Rea as Christy. Playboy was last staged in London in 2001 in the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre.
The Old Vic is among the oldest theatres in London, getting built in 1818, and is celebrated throughout the English speaking world. Lengthy named "the actors' theatre", many of the leading performing artists with the last century have acted on its stage, which includes Sir Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Sybil Thorndyke, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Alec Guiness, Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson, Michael Redgrave, Peter O'Toole, Dame Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Kevin Spacey.
The Theatre was built upon former marsh land called Lambeth Marsh and took numerous years to construct on account of a severe lack of finance. The Foundation stone was placed by the Prince of Saxe Coburg and Princess Charlotte of Wales in September 1816, thus the 'Old Vic' began as The Royal Coburg, promising the nobility along with the gentry an "entirely new entertainment". The opening night in 181b included a Melodrama, an Asiatic ballet as well as a Harlequinade. In 1831 Edmund Kean plays Richard III, Othello, Macbeth and King Lear for the duration of a six-night engagement.
In 1833 the theatre re-opens, 'for the encouragement of Native Dramatic Talent', as The Royal Victoria, in honour of Princess Victoria. In 1871 the theatre once once more re-opens as The New Victoria. During the decade it's twice put up for sale by auction, prior to shutting down. in 1880 Emma Cons, a leading Victorian social reformist, opens the theatre as The Royal Victoria Coffee and Music Hall. The word 'theatre' is dropped supoosedly because of its 'impure associations'. In 1884 philanthropist Samuel Morley saves it from closing down and re-names it The Royal Victoria Hall and Coffee Tavern.
In the course of 1998 the Mirvish household puts the theatre up for sale. You can find propositions for altering it into a themed pub, a bingo hall or a lap-dancing club. In answer to public and political pressure, the theatre is acquired by The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000, a registered charity set up by Sally Greene. Almeida's production of the Iceman Cometh is transferred and is really a massive success. Kevin Spacey wins the Evening Regular Drama and Olivier Awards as Finest Actor. Using the Old Vic at presently back to its former glory the theatre has continued to generate spectacular shows to date.
Set in a little village on the west coast of County Mayo, The Playboy of the Western World tells the story of lonely dreamer Christy Mahon (Robert Sheehan) who takes refuge in Michael Flaherty's pub, claiming that he has killed his oppressive father. Christy beguiles the locals with his tall and dramatic tale of bravery inside the face of danger and becomes an instant hero. He each charms the village females such as Widow Quinn (Niamh Cusack) and captures the heart of the landlord's fiery daughter Pegeen (Ruth Negga). Nonetheless, when his tale turns out to be much less straightforward than they very first thought, the simmering violence of the villagers comes to light.
The Playboy of the Western World premiered in the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1907, provoking riots in the audience for the duration of its opening run. In the intervening years, the play became an Irish classic and enjoyed profitable revivals which includes the 1975 National Theatre production at the Old Vic with Stephen Rea as Christy. Playboy was last staged in London in 2001 in the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre.
The Old Vic is among the oldest theatres in London, getting built in 1818, and is celebrated throughout the English speaking world. Lengthy named "the actors' theatre", many of the leading performing artists with the last century have acted on its stage, which includes Sir Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Sybil Thorndyke, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Alec Guiness, Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson, Michael Redgrave, Peter O'Toole, Dame Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Kevin Spacey.
The Theatre was built upon former marsh land called Lambeth Marsh and took numerous years to construct on account of a severe lack of finance. The Foundation stone was placed by the Prince of Saxe Coburg and Princess Charlotte of Wales in September 1816, thus the 'Old Vic' began as The Royal Coburg, promising the nobility along with the gentry an "entirely new entertainment". The opening night in 181b included a Melodrama, an Asiatic ballet as well as a Harlequinade. In 1831 Edmund Kean plays Richard III, Othello, Macbeth and King Lear for the duration of a six-night engagement.
In 1833 the theatre re-opens, 'for the encouragement of Native Dramatic Talent', as The Royal Victoria, in honour of Princess Victoria. In 1871 the theatre once once more re-opens as The New Victoria. During the decade it's twice put up for sale by auction, prior to shutting down. in 1880 Emma Cons, a leading Victorian social reformist, opens the theatre as The Royal Victoria Coffee and Music Hall. The word 'theatre' is dropped supoosedly because of its 'impure associations'. In 1884 philanthropist Samuel Morley saves it from closing down and re-names it The Royal Victoria Hall and Coffee Tavern.
In the course of 1998 the Mirvish household puts the theatre up for sale. You can find propositions for altering it into a themed pub, a bingo hall or a lap-dancing club. In answer to public and political pressure, the theatre is acquired by The Old Vic Theatre Trust 2000, a registered charity set up by Sally Greene. Almeida's production of the Iceman Cometh is transferred and is really a massive success. Kevin Spacey wins the Evening Regular Drama and Olivier Awards as Finest Actor. Using the Old Vic at presently back to its former glory the theatre has continued to generate spectacular shows to date.
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