Which play written by John Synge is a dark comedy that provoked a week of riots in Dublin? [British Drama (2018-19) Assignment 2]

 J.M. Synge's play "The Playboy of the Western World" is the play that provoked a week of riots in Dublin. The play, which was first performed at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1907, is a dark comedy that tells the story of a young man named Christy Mahon who arrives in a remote Irish village and claims to have killed his father.

The play was controversial from the outset, as it challenged traditional Irish values and stereotypes, and the reaction to it was extremely polarized. Supporters praised it as a masterpiece of Irish drama, while critics denounced it as immoral and blasphemous.

The controversy surrounding "The Playboy of the Western World" reached its peak on the fourth night of the play's run, when a group of audience members began to riot and throw objects at the stage. The disturbances continued for a week, with the police called in to restore order.

Despite the controversy, "The Playboy of the Western World" is now widely regarded as a classic of modern Irish drama, and it continues to be performed and studied around the world. The play's mix of comedy, tragedy, and social commentary remains a powerful and enduring testament to Synge's skill as a playwright and his influence on the development of modern theater.