The Playboy of the Western World

Aloha Theatre is pleased to introduce National Theatre Live, bringing acclaimed stage productions from London's National Theatre to audiences in Kona through high-quality filmed screenings. Our first presentation is The Playboy of the Western World, a darkly comic and delightfully unpredictable tale by Irish playwright J.M. Synge. When a young man walks into Pegeen Flaherty's pub claiming to have killed his father, he expects to be shunned. Instead, he becomes a local hero, capturing the attention and affection of the townspeople. But just as his newfound popularity begins to take hold, an unexpected arrival threatens to turn everything upside down. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre and directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, this production is filled with secrets, surprises, and sharp humor. Join us for the first in this new series and experience acclaimed theatre from around the world, right here at Aloha Theatre.