The Playboy of the Western World at The Old Vic Theatre The Tale of a Charismatic Young Dreamer When Christy Mahon turns up at a village pub seeking refuge after murdering his oppressive father, the locals are beguiled by his theatrical story. He soon charms the village women, including a lonely widow & the landlord’s spirited daughter. However, when Christy’s tale turns out to be less straightforward than they first thought, the locals are quick to turn on the charismatic young dreamer with dramatic consequences. Misfits star Robert Sheehan makes his professional stage debut as Christy Mahon. Ruth Negga plays Pegeen, the landlord’s daughter, & Niamh Cusack stars as Widow Quinn.