Dolmen Theatre Company return to Dundalk stage with Playboy of The Western World

Dolmen Theatre Company take to the stage of An Tain Arts Centre on Wednesday March 20 for a four night run with the classic J.M. Synge’s classic play The Playboy of the Western World.

Since its first performance in 1907 in the Abbey, The Playboy Of The Western World, when it provoked riots, it has become a mainstay on the Irish theatrical scene.

It is a favourite with both professional and amateur companies and also with audiences who remain enchanted with Synge’s lyrical language,

It is set in Michael James Flaherty’s public house in County Mayo during the early 20th century and tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man running away from his farm, claiming he killed his father.

His arrival in the small community, causes great excitement. He is initially regarded as a hero and Flaherty’s young daughter Pegeen, is smitten with Christy, much to the dismay of her betrothed, Shawn Keogh. Pegeen is not alone, as the Widow Quin is on the look out for a new husband, while three village girls also have their eye on him and attempt to woo him with gifts.

The menfolk, while impressed by Christy’s tale of his heroics, are more uncertain about this newcomer in their midst.

Dolmen’s production is directed by Ultan Hodgers and the cast, Fiona Mullen as Pegeen Flaherty,, Max Valentine as Christy Mahon, Paul McGee as Michael James Flaherty, ,Lynsey Clarke as the Widow Quin ,Tony Markey as Shawn Keogh, Aoife Duffy as Sarah Tansey, Anja Schille as Susan Brady, Jack Montgomery as Mahon,, Michelle Goss Mattews, as Honor Blake, Sarah Cosgrove as Nelly McLaughlin, along with, Bernard Dunne and Gerry O’ Hara

Tickets, Tickets €16 / €12 opening night only, plus €1.50 booking fee per ticket are available from the Box Office at Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, by phone at 042 9332332 or online by visiting An Táin’s web site, www.antain.ie