Juno & the Paycock
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Dublin, 1922, the Irish Civil War is tearing the nation apart.
In the cauldron of the family’s tiny tenement flat, Juno Boyle, a beleaguered matriarch whose sharp wit is a survival tool, struggles to make ends meet and keep the family together. Her husband, ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle, fancies himself a ship’s commander but sails no further than the pub. When providence comes knocking with news of a great inheritance, could the family’s troubles finally fade away?
Poetic, poignant, and hilarious, JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK is a big-hearted, black-humoured, tragi-comic triumph that reflects on a mother’s resilience in the midst of life’s most trying moments.
Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions
Show Run
21st September 2024 - 23rd November 2024
Venue
Gielgud Theatre
“Mark Rylance is at his most divisively virtuosic in this revival of Sean O’Casey’s classic play”
— TimeOut
“Mark Rylance goes to fabulous extremes in an enjoyable if unbalanced revival of O’Casey’s Irish civil war drama”
— The Observer
Cast
Mark Rylance
Jack Boyle
Mark Rylance is an internationally celebrated English actor, director, and playwright, renowned for his transformative stage performances and subtle, magnetic screen presence. He rose to prominence through his work with Shakespeare’s Globe, where his interpretations of classic roles such as Hamlet, Richard III, and Twelfth Night earned him widespread acclaim. Rylance’s theatrical achievements include multiple Olivier and Tony Awards, highlighting his extraordinary skill in bringing depth, humor, and humanity to every character.
On screen, Rylance has delivered memorable performances in films like Bridge of Spies (2015), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Dunkirk (2017), impressing audiences with his quiet intensity and emotional precision. Known for his dedication to craft and his ability to inhabit both historical and contemporary roles, Rylance remains one of the most influential and respected figures in modern theatre and film.
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