About the Show

Brendan Gleeson makes his West End debut in Conor McPherson's Olivier Award-winning drama.

On a stormy evening in rural Ireland, four men gather in a quiet pub to share stories over pints and conversation. The arrival of a woman named Valerie unsettles their rhythm, prompting a cascade of ghostly tales and personal revelations. As the night unfolds, the atmosphere darkens, culminating in Valerie’s haunting account—one that reframes the stories told and leaves a lasting impression on those present.

This revival is directed by the play’s original author, Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Brightening Air), marking the first time he has helmed a production of his 1997 award-winning work.

The cast is led by Academy Award-nominated actor Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Harry Potter franchise), returning to the stage in his West End debut.

Originally premiering at the Royal Court Theatre, The Weir received critical acclaim, including the Olivier Award for Best New Play. With its intimate setting, supernatural undertones, and focus on emotional vulnerability, the play remains a defining piece of contemporary Irish theatre.

Critic Reviews (8)

"Brendan Gleeson leads a pitch-perfect, five-strong ensemble in delivering this naturalistic play which invites the audience in on an evening at a cosy pub"
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"It is a staggeringly good production of a play that is already a classic, that does so much by seeming to do nothing."
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"The cast, all fine actors, did not seem totally on top of their words on press night, but you could put that down to the effect of the Paddy on the characters. All, however, are magnificently still and focused when listening."
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"This is a production that draws you in, that makes you feel like you’re sinking into a cracked leather armchair in the corner, eavesdropping on these men’s conversations"
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"The Weir is a classic example of a play where nothing really seems to happen, but then you realise you’ve seen pretty much all of life pass by."
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“Brendan Gleeson is powerful in an exquisite revival”
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"Nothing obscures the fact that this is the Irish classic so many recent comers have wanted, and failed, to be."
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"You wouldn’t want to match them drink for drink but all five characters stay with you: it’s an endlessly rewarding evening that proves McPherson’s play is built to last."
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