John Proctor is the Villain

John Proctor is the Villain at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

John Proctor Is the Villain is the best play of the season, but even more significantly, it is a feminist masterpiece sure to become one of the defining works of art from and about the #MeToo era.

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Why see John Proctor is the Villain?

The Crucible Returns As You Least Expect

Nominated for seven 2025 Tony Awards

Playwright Kimberly Belflower's show, John Proctor is the Villain, is now coming to London for a limited run. Known for her relatable themes of growing up in the modern age, Belflower brings the same concept to John Proctor is the Villain, and will be joined by the Tony Award-winning Danya Taynour as director. A stunning work depicting the youth of the modern age, you won't want to miss it! 

What's The Plot?

A group of Georgian high school students set to study The Crucible. The further they go, the more they dissect the similarities between their lives and the text. Scandals and teenage heartbreak occur, all while seeking to find their place in the world.

Key Information

Run Time

One hour and 40 minutes

Dates

20 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Creative

  • Written by Kimberly Belflower
  • Directed by Danya Taynour

Awards

2025 Tony Awards

Nominations
  • Best Play
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play - Sadie Sink
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Gabriel Ebert
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play - Fina Strazza
  • Best Lighting Design of a Play
  • Best Sound Design of a Play
  • Best Direction of a Play

2025 Outer Critics Circle

  • Outstanding New Broadway Play
  • Outstanding Direction of a Play - Danya Taymor

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