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Hollywood star Brendan Gleeson makes his West End debut in Conor McPherson’s spellbinding, moving play, The Weir.

4.2 40 reviews from 40 verified reviews

Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Running time: 1hr 45min. No Interval.
Starring: Brendan Gleeson

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The Weir in London

Starring:

Brendan Gleeson

First written by Conor McPherson (Girl From the North Country, The Brightening Air, The Hunger Games) in 1997, The Weir is a poignant, atmospheric play about a group of storytellers in a pub in rural Ireland. Directed by McPherson himself, and starring Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inverness, Harry Potter), it returns to the West End after a critically acclaimed global run almost thirty years ago.

Why should you watch The Weir?

Don’t miss the chance to see Brendan Gleeson make his much-anticipated West End stage debut. Gleeson is an award-winning Irish actor, who has been nominated for an Academy Award, three BAFTAs, and five Golden Globes. In an interview, he described The Weir as ‘profoundly moving, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful’.
Conor McPherson is one of the most talked-about playwrights today, known for award-winning shows like Girl from the North Country and The Brightening Air. The New York Times has called him ‘one of the finest writers of his generation’. The Weir is the play that sparked his career as an award-winning playwright, making this a beautifully full-circle moment for him.
Since opening at the Royal Court in 1997, The Weir has had a blazing run that took it to Broadway two years later, followed by a global tour that took it across the UK, US, Ireland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Australia, and Canada. Writing when it first premiered, Michael Billington called it ‘a spellbinder that transfixes you like the Ancient Mariner’s tale’.

What is The Weir about?

Brendan Gleeson stars as Jack, one of four men who gather in a remote pub in rural Island, where they encounter a woman named Valerie. They begin sharing stories of ghosts, fairies and the supernatural, not realising that Valerie has a shocking story of her own to tell, which will leave them forever changed.

The Weir first premiered at the Royal Court in 1997, where it won the Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle and Olivier awards for Best New Play, launching Conor McPherson into fame. Now it will open at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin before arriving in London this autumn. The Weir premieres at the Harold Pinter Theatre on September 11th for a strictly limited run - don’t miss your chance to catch this masterful play about the power of human connection through storytelling.

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tomorrow 3rd Dec 2025 7:30pm from £330.00

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The Weir Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 6 December 2025
Running time:

1hr 45min. No Interval.
Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
Important Information
Contains smoking on stage. The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
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Once booked, tickets to The Weir are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.

The Weir Frequently Asked Questions

What is the running time for The Weir?

The play runs approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, with no interval.

What ages is The Weir appropriate for?

The play is recommended for audiences aged 14 and above due to dense dialogue, mature emotional themes, and some frightening or ghostly content.

Is The Weir suitable for non-English speakers?

The story is driven by rich, rapid Irish accents and naturalistic dialogue, and several characters speak in regional Irish vernacular. Non‑native English speakers may miss subtleties or narrative shifts, although the play's pacing and visual atmosphere help maintain engagement.

What seats should I select to best enjoy the show?

Since The Weir takes place in an intimate pub-like setting, central stalls are ideal for a fully immersive experience. However, the Harold Pinter's seating layout ensures good sightlines across all seats.

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The Weir reviews

4.2 out of 5 40 reviews

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Latest customer reviews

All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Weir.

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Reflects Story

P Reviewed on 25 November 2025 by Paul
Australia

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A fair reflection of tall tales in an Irish pub.

The language was at times colourful so not appropriate for everyone. But as we are Irish it was true to real life.

A Reviewed on 19 November 2025 by Ann
United Kingdom

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Pointless

I get more entertainment, pathos, humour and stimulation on my weekly date with 'the lads' at the pub than provided by this rambling set of stories. Great acting, pointless script.

K Reviewed on 19 November 2025 by Ken
United Kingdom

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An evening in the pub

Most unusual theatre - ordinary people chatting about everyday things but with a few dark twists ; at times funny and at other times silly, just like in a normal pub conversation.

A Reviewed on 17 November 2025 by Andrew
Ireland

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Outstanding

D Reviewed on 09 November 2025 by Dervilla
Ireland

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Glee with Gleeson

A fascinating collection of induvual characters' experience, ehanced by the presence and acting skill of Brendan Gleeson ably supported by the rest of the cast.

J Reviewed on 02 November 2025 by Justine White
United Kingdom

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Thought provoking

We loved the production of The Weir, not for one minute were we anywhere else but in that pub with Jack, Brendan, Jim, Finbar and Valerie… the actors were all fantastic and each one portrayed their character to perfection! Advice to other theatre goers… don’t mind the swearing, it’s part of the lingo!

S Reviewed on 23 October 2025 by Sarah
Ireland

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Very disappointing

Considering all the hype, the enjoyment factor of this play was disappointing, great actors, average storyline, if you weren’t Irish you might have difficulty with the storyline & it’s colloquialisms.

B Reviewed on 21 October 2025 by Bernard
Ireland

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Bit disappointing

The humour was good but some dialogue got lost due to the Irish accents. The supposedly spooky stories didn't really work so the whole thing didn't quite hang together. Not sure what the title refered to.

C Reviewed on 19 October 2025 by C
United Kingdom

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out of context

Sound very poor voices often dropped too low

L Reviewed on 16 October 2025 by Leila
United Kingdom

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Stunning

A brilliant production, so funny yet poignant and wonderfully acted. One of the best plays I’ve seen in years. I would highly recommend, especially for anyone with an interest in Irish theatre and storytelling.

S Reviewed on 13 October 2025 by Sara
United Kingdom

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Solid entertainment

C Reviewed on 13 October 2025 by Caitriona
United Kingdom

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Excellent acting by all the cast, particularly Brendan Gleeson. Highly recommended particularly if you have any Irish connections.

M Reviewed on 09 October 2025 by Michele
Ireland

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Mixed feelings.

Not sure what I expected . Rather dismal .I had hoped the stories would have been more eerie. Instead I felt the script was rather dull. If it hadn't been for Brendan Gleeson being in the play I would not of remained in the theatre. I just fixed my attention on Brendan and enjoyed the pleasure of seeing him.

B Reviewed on 06 October 2025 by Beryl
United Kingdom

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Excellent Adaption of Conor McPherson's Work

The Weir gives a great look at an Ireland that is growing into a new modern age while still holding onto/ growing out of its older roots and traditions when a typical evening in a local pub gives way to a night of telling eerie ghost stories. Don't let the somewhat haunting description put you off, this play is also very, very funny in places, the script and the actors knowing how and when to break a tense moment. The actors are excellent, with Brendan Gleeson and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as the standouts, everyone feels very authentic to the time and setting. My only minor complaint acting-wise is Kate Philips, who doesn't quite fit as well as the others, but as she is meant to be an outsider to the group, this is likely intentional (I think she is also the only English actor of the group). The set is very well done, it really captures a certain type of Irish pub. Otherwise, the general design is minimal, there's no music nor any particular lighting changes, and the costumes are pretty normal every day wear, but this allows for a focus on the actors and pulling the audience into the stories they tell. An excellently executed drama for those who enjoy the theatre, or who want to see one of Ireland's great actors in an intimate setting.

A Reviewed on 30 September 2025 by Aisling
Ireland

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Just ok

Acting was good story just ok

J Reviewed on 28 September 2025 by Joann
United States Of America

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Great acting

A Reviewed on 27 September 2025 by Aude
France

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Nice story with a gentle bite

Nice story don’t sit upstairs if your hearing not 100% !!

C Reviewed on 26 September 2025 by Ciarán
United Kingdom

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Well written, entertaining and great acting

J Reviewed on 20 September 2025 by John
Ireland

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Perfect experience

I love the play THE WEIR I have read it twice so to see it performed with such effortless presence humour and sting was beautiful. It’s a play of surprising humanity and gentleness a kind of brook running through lives each with their obscure secrets and desires. It’s supreme achievement is that it feels always real yet is a hell if a whimsical and the relief is its VEFY FUNNY.

J Reviewed on 17 September 2025 by Jane
New Zealand

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Absolute gem

Stumbled across this show while walking in Leicester Square. Connected with the characters easily because they were so real. Some parts were hilarious and the colourful language is spot on (I’m from Ireland so I know). Some parts had me crying and I’m a 55 year old man. My wife had to comfort me!

G Reviewed on 16 September 2025 by George
United Kingdom

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Very well acted, great set, must see

This was a great play. A thought provoking social comment on loneliness and loss. Highly recommend

G Reviewed on 15 September 2025 by Graham
Australia

Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Weir.

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A fly on the wall

This play was an interesting production - it was like being a fly on the wall listening to the stories presented by the different characters. The pauses built up the tension and helped to create the atmosphere.

A Reviewed on 23 April 2014 by Anonymous

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good

funny and well acted

A Reviewed on 21 April 2014 by Anonymous

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The Weir -an excellent production

People need to be mindful of getting up or moving during this play even though warnings were given about no interval. It's annoying to other members of the audience

A Reviewed on 17 April 2014 by Anonymous

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Kept waiting for the story to tie it all in

All in all good, but sadly not great due to lack of a strong and compelling story

A Reviewed on 13 April 2014 by Anonymous

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The weir

A Reviewed on 01 April 2014 by Anonymous

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The Weir - A decent yarn

A Reviewed on 02 March 2014 by Anonymous

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The weir review

I enjoyed the show on the whole, but found the beginning scenes a bit boring, and in a hot theatre on a Saturday afternoon with not much action going on, it was a struggle to keep awake. As a country girl and having grown up in rural Yorkshire, the dialogue at ye beginning took me back to the old pub in my village, and I found myself willing my mind to drift off, just as I used to as a teenager!! The second half the show was very good, with a subtle hint of romance ad hope in the future for two of the characters. It was very enjoyable and the acting was superb. Overall a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon.

A Reviewed on 23 February 2014 by Anonymous

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Brian Cox

Brian Cox was excellent, the rest of the cast were also very good, would recommend, good story, interspersed with humour

A Reviewed on 10 February 2014 by Anonymous

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Outstanding!!

Straightforward rendition of a pub in West of Ireland.True story telling as the Irish only can do.

A Reviewed on 03 February 2014 by Anonymous