The Weir

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!

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.

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.

Sound very poor voices often dropped too low

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.

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.

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.

Acting was good story just ok

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

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.

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!

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