Young Irish Film Makers

This timeless, classic tells the story of Christy Mahon (Peter O’Connor) a young man who on arriving in a remote Irish tavern claims he has killed his father, much to the entertainment of the locals, especially the publican’s daughter Pegeen Mike (Aoibhin Murphy), all are in awe of his courageous deeds, until his father turns up to spoil his brave tale. When Christy attacks his father a second time thinking he has killed him this time for sure the locals instead of praising him turn on him and led by Pegeen insist he is handed over to the authorities to be punished. Christy’s life is saved when his father, beaten and bloodied, crawls back onto the scene having survived his son’s second attack and the two depart for home together, leaving Pegeen to lament losing the man she loved: “Oh my grief, I’ve lost him surely. I’ve lost the only Playboy of the Western World”. 

This is a masterpiece of Irish drama presented by Kilkenny’s premier youth arts group, Dreamstuff Youth Theatre, and is a great night out for all the family. The play is directed by Mike Kelly and runs from Tuesday 28^th April to Saturday 2^nd May at 8pm each night at the Watergate Theatre. Tickets cost €10 (€8 opening night) and can be booked on 056 7761674.