The Playboy of the Western World " review by Michael Billington

Old Vic, LondonRecent London revivals of Synge's 1907 play have tended to treat it as a dark rural tragedy. Refreshingly, John Crowley's new production, which includes a band of itinerant musicians, emphasises its roots in folk-comedy. But, although this is a perfectly creditable revival, it never achieves the right ecstatic quality.Synge's play is part of the problem. In 1907 it caused riots at the Abbey theatre, no…

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