J.Smith Cameron to star in West End production of JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK

Emmie Newitt 14 May, 2024, 10:23

A brand new production of Seán O’Casey's timeless masterpiece will run for a limited run in the West End.

j smith cameron juno and the paycock J. Smith-Cameron. Credit: Alexandra Arnold

Directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Matthew Warchus, Juno and the Paycock will play for a limited season at the Gielgud Theatre from 21 September until 23 November.

Tony Award-nominee J.Smith-Cameron (Succession) will star as Juno Boyle opposite Mark Rylance as 'Captain' Jack Boyle. Further casting is to be announced.

The creative team is Rob Howell (Set and Costume Designer), Hugh Vanstone (Lighting Designer), Claire van Kampen (Composer) and Serena Hill CDG (Casting Director).

What is Juno and the Paycock about?

Seán O’Casey's poignant drama is set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War, focusing on the Boyle family's struggles with poverty and political turmoil. The play portrays the dreams and delusions of 'Captain' Jack Boyle, whose refusal to work and reliance on an expected inheritance leads to the family's downfall. Through the resilient character of Juno, the play explores themes of survival, disillusionment, and the harsh realities of life in a conflict-ridden society.

Book Juno and the Paycock tickets

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. It's heading to the West End later this year for a limited run so make sure you grab your tickets quick!

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