The Weir Revival 2014

Opened: January 21, 2014

The Weir - 2014 - West End History , Info & More

Wyndham's Theatre
(Leicester Square) Charing Cross Road London

Following the critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, this modern ghost story transfers to Wyndham's Theatre for twelve weeks only. When it first premièred in 1997, The Weir won the Evening Standard, Critics' Circle and Olivier awards for Best New Play, and established Conor McPherson as one of our greatest living playwrights. Josie Rourke's critically-lauded, production reunites the extraordinary original Donmar company; Risteárd Cooper, Brian Cox, Dervla Kirwan, Peter McDonald and Ardal O'Hanlon. This is the first major British revival of one of the all-time great modern classics.



In Brendan's isolated pub on the west coast of Ireland, four men are gathering for a session, where their boasts are matched by their pints. The arrival of a stranger in their midst - a woman- spurs them to impress her with their story-telling. They are stories of souls past and of spirits very much present. But one story is more chilling and more real than any of them could have foreseen.

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Don Was Sets New Band 'Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble'
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024


Renowned musician Don Was forms a new band, Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Get the latest updates on their music and upcoming performances. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his hometown, the band features longtime collaborators including Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem's collaborator keyboardist Luis Resto.

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2024


With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

NEW YEAR'S EVE EVE COUNTDOWN CONCERT Announced At The Growing Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


Celebrate New Year's Eve EVE with a family concert featuring Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could at The Growing Stage! Enjoy a fun-filled countdown to the new year on December 30th at 11AM. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Review: Tampa Rep and Think Tank Theatre's Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE
by Peter Nason - Oct 1, 2023


It's all over the place in style and tone, but the acting and Miller's wondrous words save the day.

Burning Coal's 2023 Oakwood Cemetery Series to Present BUTTERFLY WINGS Beginning in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023


Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the premiere of Jerome Davis' Butterfly Wings adapted from the book Life and Death in High Places by Bruce Miller and Robin Simonton, directed by Allison Acuff. Butterfly Wings will run September 29th and 30th at 6:30 pm and October 1st at 2 pm, 2023, at the Oakwood Cemetery, located at 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023


Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced its production of Tom Stoppard's' Arcadia, directed by Jerome Davis. Arcadia will run October 12 – 29, 2023, at the Murphey School, located at 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

White Heron Theatre Company Opens BLITHE SPIRIT July 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2023


White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket will open it's first production of the 2023 summer season, Blithe Spirit, by Noël Coward (Present Laughter, Private Lives) and directed by Skip Greer. Greer returns to Nantucket after directing 2017's Outside Mullingar for White Heron.

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by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023


The new West End production of Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical magnum opus Long Day's Journey into Night led by Emmy-winner Brian Cox has added Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) and more to its cast.

Photos: ALADDIN Celebrates 9th Anniversary on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2023


It was a magical day at the New Amsterdam Theatre yesterday! Disney's Aladdin celebrated its 9th anniversary on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special day and you can check out photos below!

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by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2023


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022


Performances begin tonight for the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Collaboration. Warhol. Basquiat. Electric, eccentric, polar opposites... together, for the first time in the most unlikely partnership the art world has ever seen. 

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022


There are just 6 weeks left to see the current cast Tamsin Carroll, Felix Scott, Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis in 2:22 - A Ghost Story with the final performance at the Criterion on 8 January.

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by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022


A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder returns to the Music Mountain Theatre stage this Friday for a three-week run! The murderous romp filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Returns to Music Mountain Theatre from October 14 - 30!

Review Roundup: MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Premieres at the BFI London Film Festival
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2022


The new film adaption of Matilda the Musical premiered today at the BFI London Film Festival. Get the scoop on the film, which stars Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Andrea Riseborough and Stephen Graham, plus new comer Alisha Weir as Matilda. Before the film comes to Netflix, read what critics thought of the highly-anticipated movie musical now!

Berkshire Theatre Group to Present ONCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022


Running July 1 through 16 at The Colonial Theatre, the audience will be transported to a bustling Irish pub with a stage full of incredibly talented actors singing and playing their own instruments. 

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022


Berkshire Theatre Group and Kate Maguire have announced casting for shows in BTG’s Early Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and recipient of an NEA Grants for Arts Projects Award and more.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021


Hedgerow Theatre will offer its first-ever relaxed and audio-described performance of The Weir for adult audiences on Sunday, October 17th at 2pm. Relaxed performances are specially adjusted sensory-friendly shows, designed to create a theatre experience that is welcoming of individuals with a wide range of needs and abilities.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021


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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2021


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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2021


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021


The hit production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will re-open at the Aldwych Theatre on 28 July 2021 following over a year of shutdown across the West End.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021


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The Weir FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Weir have there been?
The Weir has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2015.

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