NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

A National Theatre Live screening of John Millington Synge’s play, filmed live on stage and presented as a cinema-style event.

NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World is a National Theatre Live screening of John Millington Synge’s play, filmed live on stage at the National Theatre. The story follows Pegeen Flaherty when a young man arrives claiming he has killed his father—becoming a local hero until unexpected events unfold.

Date & Time

• Monday 1 June 2026 – 7.00pm

Tickets: General £15
Educational groups: £10 per ticket (group bookings via the box office)

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Age guidance: BBFC Certificate 12 (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Additional information
This event is a screening and is not performed live.
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance start time.