The Playboy of the Western World is currently competing on the Open 3-Act festival circuit and with maximum points (best of 3 festivals), has qualified for the All-Ireland finals in Athlone.
This wonderfully energetic production has also picked up many awards along the way:
| 1st Place |
The Playboy Of The Western World |
Doonbeg
Carnew, South Wicklow
Claremorris, Mayo |
| 2nd Place |
The Playboy Of The Western World |
Castleisland, Kerry |
| 3rd Place |
The Playboy Of The Western World |
Kiltyclogher, Leitrim |
| Best Overall Production |
The Playboy Of The Western World |
Doonbeg
Claremorris |
| Best Director |
Geraldine Greene |
Doonbeg
Carnew
Claremorris |
| Best Actor |
Joe Varden |
Doonbeg
Carnew
Claremorris |
| Best Supporting Actress |
Bernie Harten |
Kiltyclogher
Doonbeg |
| Best Presentation |
The Playboy Of The Western World |
Doonbeg
Claremorris |
| Best Lighting |
Mick Kelly |
Claremorris |
| Best Moment of Theatre |
Race Scene |
Doonbeg |
| Most Entertaining Play |
The Playboy Of The Western World |
Doonbeg |
| The Playboy was also nominated for numerous awards: |
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| Best Actress |
Saoirse Byrne |
Doonbeg
Castleisland
Carnew
Scarriff |
| Best Actor |
Joe Varden |
Castleisland
Scarriff |
| Best Supporting Actor |
Jackie Scanlan |
Doonbeg
Castleisland
Carnew |
| Best Supporting Actor |
Hugh Gallagher |
Doonbeg |
| Best Supporting Actor |
Mick Loughnane |
Scarriff |
| Best Supporting Actor |
Eric Healy |
Scarriff |
| Best Supporting Actor |
Derek Crosbie |
Scarriff |
| Best Supporting Actress |
Bernie Harten |
Castleisland
Carnew
Scarriff |
