The Crucible
The Olivier nominated adaptation transfers to The Globe
The Crucible
Deeply tragic and thought-provoking
The Guardian
The Crucible
The Olivier nominated adaptation transfers to The Globe
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.
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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