Last weekend, acting royalty took centre stage in Muckross Traditional Farms as legendary actress Kate O’Toole took on the role of narrator for 'The Playboy of the Western World – The Musical'.

FUN: Hilarious scenes from the performance of 'The Playboy of the Western World - The Musical'. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

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DRAMA: 'The Playboy of the Western World - The Musical' - a musical version of JM Synge’s classic play was performed outdoors at Muckross Traditional Farms last week. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

POWER NAP: Susan Motherway and her daughter Cora Givens at the performance of the 'The Playboy of the Western World'. Photo Valerie O'Sullivan

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AUDIENCE: Pat Dawson (left) Manager Killarney House and Gardens and Dan Kelliher Former Superintendent Killarney National Park at the performance of 'The Playboy of the Western World - The Musical'. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan

This sold out, mischievous, musical adaptation of Synge's classic was presented outdoors under canvas, in the style of a 1950s theatrical fit-up under the stars, and was enjoyed by all who attended.

Adapted by Diarmuid de Faoite, Justin McCarthy and Producer Maria Moynihan Lee, the cast of 15 included ‘Foley’ actors and a live band.

“It was a five-star performance from start to finish. The energy and the enthusiasm of the actors and musicians involved was palpable to all who were lucky enough to attend any of the three performances. Nothing beats a live performance,” said Muckross Traditional Farms Manager, Toddy Doyle.