The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a theatrical masterpiece by acclaimed Irish playwright Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Hangmen) and winner of four Tony Awards, is a darkly comic tale about the turbulent, dysfunctional, and often savage relationship between mother and daughter, Mag and Maureen Folan.
The play centres around the life of Maureen, an unmarried middle-aged woman, as she cares for her ailing mother Mag, and tries to find love. When the two brothers enter, we are set on a path to the play’s thrilling conclusion. Interspersed with romance and humour, this psychological thriller will have audiences on the edge of their seats.
Charmaine Weir-Smith (The Train Driver) directs a stellar cast starring Jennifer Steyn (The Inconvenience Of Wings) as Mag, Julie-Anne McDowell (The Revlon Girl) as Maureen, Bryan Hiles (Sweeney Todd) as Pato and Sven Ruygrok (Spud) as Ray.
The production is designed by multiple award-winning designers Greg King (set) and Denis Hutchinson (lighting).
Produced by How Now Brown Cow Productions the debut Johannesburg season will run at Theatre on the Square until 29 October 2022, Tuesday to Saturday, and tickets are available via the theatre’s website or by calling 011 883 8606.
Performances will run at 8pm Tuesday to Saturday with a 3pm matinee on each Saturday of the season.
The production carries a suggested age-appropriate restriction of no under 12s
