The Playboy of the Western World

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Event The Playboy of the Western World
Venue His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, WA
Umbrella Event The UWA Perth International Arts Festival
First Date 1 March 2005
Opening Date 1 March 2005
Last Date 6 March 2005
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description "Druid Theatre's version makes it clear that the play still has relevance ... Synge's play can be see as a metaphor for contemporary celebrity culture."
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Subjects Family
Fantasy
Relationships
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Aaron Monaghan Actor
Eamon Morrissey Actor
Marie Mullen Actor
Ruth Negga Actor
David Bolger Choreographer
Kathy Strachan Costume Designer
Francis O'Connor Designer
Garry Hynes Director
Davy Cunningham Lighting Designer
John Millington Synge Playwright
Scott George Sound Designer
Works
Text Nationality Ireland
Production Nationality Ireland
Further Information This productoin is part of DruidSynge, a unique project that will see Druid present all of the plays of J. M. Synge in repertoire in 2005.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure The UWA Perth International Arts Festival 05
Review Pip Christmass, 'Playboy touches celebrity nerve', West Australian, 'Today' section, 03/03/05, p 6
Web PIAF website
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 66008