John Proctor Is the Villain

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Transferring to the West End after a hit Broadway run, you'll love John Proctor is the Villain.

Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor is the Villain makes its European premiere for 2026 at The Royal Court Theatre, part of the venue's 70th anniversary celebrations. Directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor, it's in town fresh from Broadway, where it premiered during 2025.

The story follows five young women obsessed with pop music, fuelled by optimism and full of absolute fury. They're about to reveal their small town's dark secrets as a powerful tale of girlhood and power unfolds, questioning the dodgy narratives they've been brought up with.

Originally commissioned by The Farm Theater for a College Collaboration Project, this fresh take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible enjoyed its first workshop back in 2018 – 2019, finally staged by Washington DC's Studio Theatre during 2022. 2024 saw it produced for a second time, this time by Boston's Huntington Theatre Company, where it was nominated for six Elliot Norton Awards, winning Outstanding Play and Large and Outstanding Ensemble.

Premiering at Broadway's Booth Theater, directed by Danya Taymor with Sadie Sink in the starring role, it ultimately attracted an impressive seven Tony nominations, including Best Play. And that's quite a record for a brand new piece of drama. Described as vital, hilarious and thrilling, it is no coincidence that Arthur Miller's The Crucible made its English debut at the Royal Court exactly 70 years ago.

Make your way to Sloane Square to enjoy the vibe with John Proctor is the Villain tickets, a delicious show with a dazzling start in life and a bright future.

Playing at Royal Court Theatre

Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS GB (venue info)

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