Brendan Gleeson’s West End Debut in The Weir & Where You’ve Seen Him Before
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### **Who is Brendan Gleeson?**
**Brendan Gleeson** is one of Ireland’s most respected actors, who has a knack for playing characters that feel both larger-than-life and completely real! Now, he’s stepping into the London spotlight with his first-ever West End role in **Conor McPherson’**s celebrated play *The Weir*.
### **Where have you seen him before?**
Chances are, you’ve seen Gleeson in some of your favourite films. He starred opposite Colin Farrell in both *The Banshees of Inisherin* as well as *In Bruges*, and appeared in classics like *Braveheart* and *28 Days Later*.
### **Wasn’t he in Harry Potter?**
Yes! Harry Potter fans will always remember him as Mad-Eye Moody in *The Goblet of Fire* and *The Order of the Phoenix*. He’s also appeared in *Troy*, *Gangs of New York*, *Hampstead*, and family favourites *Paddington* and *Paddington 2*.
### **What else have I seen him in?**
Gleeson has shone on the small screen too. He won an Emmy for playing Winston Churchill in *Into the Storm*, starred in the crime drama *Mr. Mercedes*, and even transformed into Donald Trump in *The Comey Rule*.
### **And his family?**
Brendan’s son, **Domhnall Gleeson**, has carved out his own successful career. He played Bill Weasley in *Harry Potter*, starred in the romantic hit *About Time*, and moved audiences in the *Black Mirror* episode *Be Right Back*.
### **So, what is *The Weir* about?**
Set in a rural Irish pub, *The Weir* sees locals share ghostly stories that reveal far more than they expect. It’s one of **McPherson**’s best-loved plays and a fitting choice for **Gleeson**’s West End debut. The play won the Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle and Olivier awards for Best New Play when it first premiered in 1997.
### **Why see Brendan Gleeson on stage?**
**Brendan Gleeson** has brought unforgettable characters to life on screen for decades — from Mad-Eye Moody to Winston Churchill. Now, audiences have the rare chance to watch the Oscar and Golden Globe nominee perform live in London. His West End debut in *The Weir* promises an evening of powerful storytelling, Irish wit, and one of the finest actors of his generation up close.
[*The Weir*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-weir-tickets) is playing at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london) from 12 Sep to 6 Dec 2025. Book your tickets today.