Brendan Gleeson to make West End debut in Conor McPherson’s THE WEIR
Kate Horton Productions and Landmark Productions have announced a new production of The Weir written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson, starring Brendan Gleeson who makes his West End debut as Jack at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 12 September-6 December.
Multi award-winning actor Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Paddington 2) makes a long-awaited return to the stage in Dublin playing at the 3Olympia Theatre from 8 August-6 September before transferring to the West End. Further casting is to be announced.
The tallest tales reveal the deepest truths.
On a stormy night, four local men gather in an isolated pub in rural Ireland. Their usual banter and everyday lives are disrupted by the arrival of a woman called Valerie. The stories they weave to impress her are gripping, haunting and deeply unsettling. Little do they know that she has a profoundly personal story of her own, the sharing of which will leave them all shaken.
The Weir is a testament to the need for human connection, the possibility of hope, and the enduring power of storytelling.
Brendan Gleeson said: “Conor McPherson’s The Weir is one of the rarest plays around. The last time I appeared on stage was ten years ago, at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, where I started my career. I can’t wait to be back there, and then to play in the West End for the first time, at the beautiful Pinter Theatre – and to work with Conor on his profoundly moving, inspiring and ultimately hopeful play.”
Conor McPherson said: “I can hardly believe it’s thirty years since I wrote The Weir - and about thirty years since I first met the wonderful Brendan Gleeson. It’s an absolute honour to bring this play to life again with one of the great titans of Irish acting. I’m hugely looking forward to directing my play for the very first time and sharing this production with audiences in Dublin and in London very soon.”
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