Full Cast Announced for Conor McPherson’s The Weir at the Harold Pinter Theatre

The production marks a return to McPherson’s breakout play, which first premiered at the Royal Court in 1997 and went on to win the Olivier Award for Best New Play.

McPherson said:

“It’s always exciting embarking on a new production, but to revisit The Weir in the company of these particularly accomplished artists feels like a singular privilege.”

A Chilling, Intimate Portrait of Rural Ireland

Set in a remote Irish pub on a stormy night, The Weir unfolds as four men share ghost stories to impress a newcomer, Valerie. But as the evening darkens, Valerie reveals a haunting tale of her own—changing the dynamic of the room forever.

Blending humour, folklore and pathos, The Weir is an exploration of memory, loneliness, and the human desire to connect.

Creative Team

This new production reunites McPherson with a stellar creative team:

• Set & Costume Design: Rae Smith

• Lighting Design: Mark Henderson

• Sound Design: Kevin Gleeson

The production is presented by Kate Horton Productions and Landmark Productions. It follows Landmark’s recent London successes including Krapp’s Last Tape and Walking with Ghosts, and continues Kate Horton’s run of acclaimed West End hits including Medea, Good, and Waiting for Godot.

Performance and Ticket Information

West End

• Venue: Harold Pinter Theatre, 4 Panton St, London SW1Y 4DN

• Dates: 12 September – 6 December 2025

• Press Night: Friday 19 September, 7pm

• Times: Monday–Saturday at 7.30pm, Saturday matinees at 2.30pm

• Access Performances:

  • Audio Described: Saturday 18 October at 2.30pm

  • Captioned: Saturday 25 October at 2.30pm

• Accessibility Initiative: 10,000 tickets at £30 and under, including 3,000 for under-30s and blue light workers

Dublin Previews

• Venue: 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin

• Dates: 8 August – 6 September 2025

With a legendary cast and the author himself at the helm, this revival of The Weir is set to be one of the most compelling theatrical events of the season—an unmissable meditation on the stories we tell and the ones we carry.