The Playboy of the Western World

Druid presented a very successful run of their critically acclaimed DruidSynge production of The Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge which formed part of the 2007 Tokyo International Arts Festival. The performances also marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan.

A story of love, rivalry and betrayal – Synge’s best-known work is a must-see from this multi-award winning company.'

Synge’s great comic masterpiece tells the story of Christy Mahon, who stumbles into a public house in County Mayo claiming he has killed his father and so capturing the romantic attention of the daughter of the house, Pegeen Mike.

One of Ireland’s most lauded theatre companies, Druid crafts its work beautifully and creates an exceptional mix of unmissable theatre.

Druid’s visit to Tokyo was supported by Culture Ireland and The Irish Embassy in Japan.