The Playboy of the Western World

Summary: 1971 BBC production of The Playboy of the Western World by J. M. Synge.
Theatre play: The Playboy of the Western World by J. M. Synge (1871-1909) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'It is set in Michael James Flaherty’s public house in County Mayo (on the west coast of Ireland) during the early 1900s. It tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man running away from his farm, claiming he killed his father. The locals are more interested in vicariously enjoying his story than in condemning the immorality of his murderous deed. He captures the romantic attention of the barmaid Pegeen Mike, the daughter of Flaherty.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Playboy_of_the_Western_World.
Production history: First performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, on 26 January 1907.
Date of transmission: Wednesday 21 July 1971
Time: 9.00-10.40pm
Series: Stage 2
Channel: BBC2
Production company: BBC

Director

Alan Gibson

Producer

Cedric Messina

Lighting

Robert Wright

Playwright

J. M. Synge (1871-1909)

Designer

Susan Spence

Costumes

Ian Adley

Script Editor

Rosemary Hill

Cast

Play tags: Edwardian drama; Irish drama; murder; Republic of Ireland, as theme or setting

Title: The Playboy of the Western World (BBC, 1971)
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