Book Tickets for The Weir – Brendan Gleeson’s West End Debut

Brendan Gleeson, the Oscar-nominated star of The Banshees of Inisherin, takes the West End stage for the first time in Conor McPherson’s deeply human and ghostly masterwork The Weir. From 12 September to 6 December 2025, the Harold Pinter Theatre plays host to this long-awaited theatrical moment. Gleeson returns to his roots in live theatre following a decade-long hiatus, bringing the role of Jack to vivid, unforgettable life. After a sold-out run at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, this is an engagement destined to sell quickly.

Conor McPherson Directs His Own Masterpiece

Written in 1997 and recipient of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Weir is revisited by its creator for the first time. Conor McPherson, one of Ireland’s greatest living playwrights, now steps into the director’s role, breathing new nuance and intimacy into this modern classic. Known for Girl from the North Country and The Seafarer, McPherson delivers a production that echoes with decades of lived insight, perfectly tailored to Gleeson’s quiet gravitas.

Haunting Stories, Unforgettable Humanity

Set in a rural Irish pub, The Weir spins a web of local lore, barstool bravado, and personal revelation. When a woman from Dublin joins four men for an evening pint, tales meant to impress slowly unravel into something darker and more personal. Her own story, however, stills the room. McPherson masterfully layers the supernatural with the everyday, capturing the bittersweet truths of loneliness, memory, and hope. It's as much about what’s said as what isn’t.

A Production Backed by Powerhouse Talent

The show is co-produced by Kate Horton Productions and Landmark Productions—two of the most respected names in international theatre. Horton, known for The Music Man, Medea, and Waiting for Godot, joins forces with Landmark’s Anne Clarke, whose company has delivered acclaimed Irish drama across the globe. With this calibre of talent behind and in front of the curtain, The Weir promises emotional authenticity and top-tier stagecraft.

Book The Weir Tickets with Brendan Gleeson Live in London

As Brendan Gleeson steps into Jack’s shoes and Conor McPherson takes the reins of his own play for the first time, The Weir emerges not just as a revival, but as a reawakening. This is a rare convergence of actor, writer, and role—and a production likely to define the West End season. Secure your tickets now for a night of storytelling that lingers long after the lights go down.