National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Thu 28 May · 20:30
QUAD
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The National Theatre Live broadcast of *The Playboy of the Western World* arrives at QUAD in Derby on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 7.30pm. This revival of John Millington Synge’s classic drama of youth and self-discovery stars Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney. The story unfolds when a stranger stumbles into Pegeen Flaherty’s pub and claims to have killed his father. Rather than facing condemnation, he is celebrated as a hero—a startling twist that upends the local community and tests every loyalty at its core. The production captures the raw, uneasy tension of a small town confronted by myth-making and moral ambiguity, where truth becomes a slippery notion. For ticket prices and booking details, visit the QUAD website.
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National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World takes place on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 20:30. The event runs until Friday, 21 August 2026.
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World is held at QUAD in Derby (Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS).
Tickets for National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World can be booked via derbyquad.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
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The National Theatre Live broadcast of *The Playboy of the Western World* arrives at QUAD in Derby on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 7.30pm. This revival of John Millington Synge’s classic drama of youth and self-discovery stars Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney. The story unfolds when a stranger stumbles into Pegeen Flaherty’s pub and claims to have killed his father. Rather than facing condemnation, he is celebrated as a hero—a startling twist that upends the local community and tests every loyalty at its core. The production captures the raw, uneasy tension of a small town confronted by myth-making and moral ambiguity, where truth becomes a slippery notion. For ticket prices and booking details, visit the QUAD website.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World?
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World takes place on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 20:30. The event runs until Friday, 21 August 2026.
Where is National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World taking place?
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World is held at QUAD in Derby (Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS).
How do I get tickets for National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World?
Tickets for National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World can be booked via derbyquad.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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