The Weir
Brian Cox, Dirvla Kirwan, & Ardal O'Hanlon star in Josie Rourke's production of this classic play.
The Weir
The first major British revival of this undoubted modern classic with an all star cast.
The Weir
Brian Cox, Dirvla Kirwan, & Ardal O'Hanlon star in Josie Rourke's production of this classic play.
Why see The Weir?
The Weir is transferring to the Wyndhams Theatre on 16 January 2014, click here for more info and tickets »
In Brendan’s pub, isolated above the town on the West Coast of Ireland, the men are gathering for their daily pint.
The arrival of a stranger in their midst – a woman - spurs them to impress her with stories. They are stories of souls past and of spirits very much present.
But one story is more chilling and more real than any of the men could have foreseen.
Key Information
Audience
The Weir is suitable for audiences aged 14 and upwards
Run Time
One hour and 45 minutes with no interval
Dates
Finished 8 Jun 2013
Cast
Risteárd Cooper as Finbar
Brian Cox as Jack
Dervla Kirwan as Valerie
Peter McDonald as Brendan
Ardal O'Hanlon as Jim
Creative
Written by Conor McPherson
Directed by Josie Rourke
Designs by Tom Scutt
Lighting by Neil Austin
Sound by Ian Dickinson
Directed by Josie Rourke
Designs by Tom Scutt
Lighting by Neil Austin
Sound by Ian Dickinson
Reviews
Customer reviews
Anonymous
Master Class in Acting
My apologies to the cast for not standing and cheering at their mesmerising performances in this totally absorbing play. I saw it today at a matinee and would go
so far as to say that it is the best play I have ever seen in the West End and as I am nearly 68 that is quite a compliment.. The brilliantly observed charcters were
not exaggerated as I have seenthem myself in a small village pub when I was a girl. I cannot praise the whole cast enough. If anyone was considering acting for a
career then go and watch this play and see how it should be done. ... Read more
Nicci
Good fun, and good solid performances.
Good fun, and good solid performances by Brian Cox, Risteard Cooper and Ardal O'Hanlon. Set in the tried and tested setting of a provisional southern Irish bar,
the show plods along and deliveries the characteristic gags you may expect. However it doesn't disappoint with a few twist and turns of a few tales. ... Read more
Anonymous
Engulfing if a little slow moving at times
I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard there was just one scene and no interval - part of me thought 'How are they going to keep that interesting?'. But to
the credit of the writers and the actors, for the vast majority of the play they managed it expertly.
If you're looking for an all-action evening, then this isn't for you. But if you want a play that allows you to connect to the characters and test the boundaries of
your imagination, then you can't get any better than The Weir. ... Read more
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