Send in the Clowns! The Crucible finished at Gielgud Theatre on September 2, 2023

The Crucible is now showing at Shakespeares Globe Theatre

8 May - 12 Jul
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The Crucible

The Crucible at Gielgud TheatreThe Crucible at Gielgud TheatreThe Crucible at Gielgud Theatre

Send in the Clowns! The Crucible finished at Gielgud Theatre on September 2, 2023

The Crucible is now showing at Shakespeares Globe Theatre

8 May - 12 Jul
More infoBook Tickets

Why see The Crucible?

The Crucible Globe Season

Ola Ince's incredible production of the Arthur Miller classic is coming to The Globe this summer after a triumphant run at the Gielgud Theatre, for nine weeks only as part of the venue's 2025 Summer Season! With a creative team featuring some of contemporary theatre's best talent, including Assistant Director Lindsay McAllister and Composer Renell, don't miss your chance to experience this searing allegory once more.

What is the story?

After a group of Salem village girls are discovered dancing in the forest, cries of witchcraft fill the air and the resulting historic witch hunt ensnares local farmer John Proctor and initial accuser Abigail Williams in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.  

Weaving together poignant themes of hysteria, intolerance, reputation, social status, and justice, The Crucible holds as much relevancy today as it did when it debuted in 1953. Originally written as an allegory for the Red Scares and McCarthyism in America, its portrayal of the Salem Witch trials mirrors a modern world in which the truth and fiction are indistinguishable, where those in power do not necessarily hold the moral high ground. 

Cast

  • Sarah Belcher as Ann Putnam / Sarah Good
  • Sarah Cullum as Martha Corey / Ruth Putnam / Cover
  • Gavin Drea as John Proctor
  • Joshua Dunn as Cheever
  • Steve Furst as Reverend Parris
  • James Groom as Willard / Cover
  • Joanne Howarth as Rebecca Nurse
  • Molly Madigan as Mercy Lewis / Cover
  • Aisha-Mae McCormick as Susanna Walcott / Cover
  • Stuart McQuarrie as Thomas Putnam / Judge Hathorne
  • Sarah Merrifield as Tituba
  • Scarlett Nunes as Betty Parris
  • Glyn Pritchard as Francis Nurse
  • Phoebe Pryce as Elizabeth Proctor
  • Hannah Saxby as Abigail Williams
  • Gareth Snook as Deputy Governor Danforth
  • Jo Stone-Fewings as Reverend Hale
  • Howard Ward as Giles Corey
  • Bethany Wooding as Mary Warren

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Directed by Ola Ince
  • Written by Arthur Miller
  • Assistant Director Lindsay McAllister
  • Casting Director Becky Paris CDG
  • Composer Renell Shaw
  • Designer Amelia Jane Hankin
  • Voice & Text Coach Annemette Verspeak

Awards

Oliver Awards 2023, Nominations

Best Revival
Best Lighting Design

Reviews

Customer reviews

Juddlinski

A true classic in a beautifully atmospheric setting

This production of The Crucible uses the unique open air setting of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to great effect. The fading light as the play rolls inexorably towards its climax really does add something other-worldly to the feel of the play. One of the highlights for me were the use of the girls off-stage acting as a sort of mute Greek Chorus (when they stand up in unison and point accusingly at Tituba it really is quite chilling). Standout performances are Bettrys Jones as Mary Warren and veteran actor Oliver Ford-Davies as Deputy Governor Danford, who had the uncanny knack of being able to project his voice to the very back seats of the theatre without sounding as if he was raising it. Thoroughly recommended! ... Read more

Anonymous

Superbly chilling theatre

I saw the opening night of this play. It is always interesting to find a director who can still find new truths and interpretations in a classic play. This piece is often sombre to the point of leadeness but here it is presented as a piece with hope as well as committment to universal values running through it. The cast were totally engaging and convincing throughout. All the principals were strong giving a very rounded piece. The simple staging instantly evoked the time and place although it caused a few sightline problems in the court scene. The use of the village girls as a virtually silent chorus was superb underscoring. Although acting and re-acting (constantly throughout) as a group one always felt they were individuals, never slipping into the trap of a rehearsed chorus. I would recommend this as a great evening out. It runs quite late in the evening so take a sweater for the second half! ... Read more

Angela

Mesmerising & chilling

Saw this yesterday and it has leapt up my top 10 amazing productions which is quite an achievement given that I've seen some truly amazing theatre in the last few years inc Oliver F-D in Hamlet. Strong, compelling performances by all and completely agree with another comment about the effectiveness of the Salem village girls both off and on the stage - really creepy. Hard to single anyone out for special praise - all truly excellent. Go and see it if you want to spend 3 hrs completely sucked into this world where hysteria, prejudice and baser human emotions are finally trounced by strength of character to stand up for your good name and beliefs. ... Read more
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