Written and directed for the first time by Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, Old Vic) will be led by Brendan Gleeson, who makes his West End debut in the production this Autumn.
The cast of The Weir. Headshots provided by production.
Joining the multi award-winning actor are Owen McDonnell (Bad Sisters, Killing Eve) as Brendan, Seán McGinley (That They May Face the Rising Sun, The Brightening Air) as Jim, Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders, Wolf Hall) as Valerie and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor (Dancing at Lughnasa, Say Nothing) as Finbar.
The Weir follows a group of men who gather at their local rural pub for an evening of storytelling. In a bid to impress Valerie, a newcomer from Dublin, the men share stories steeped in local folklore and ghostly encounters. However, when Valerie shares a deeply personal and unsettling story of her own, the evening takes a turn.
This production is a testament to the need for human connection, the possibility of hope, and the enduring power of storytelling.
Joining Conor McPherson on the creative team are Rae Smith (set and costume design), Mark Henderson (lighting design) and Kevin Gleeson (sound design).
The Weir will play at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 12 September to 6 December 2025. It will follow the limited run of A Man For All Seasons, starring Martin Shaw.
