The Crucible

The Old Vic Theatre production
A play by Arthur Miller
Directed by Yaël Farber.

Cast of characters:

John Proctor -  Richard Armitage
Thomas Putnam - Harry Attwell
Abigail Williams - Samantha Colley
Betty Parris - Marama Corlett
Deputy Governor Danforth - Jack Ellis
Rebecca Nurse - Ann Firbank
Giles Corey - William Gaunt
Mary Warren - Natalie Gavin
Judge Hathorne - Christopher Godwin

From London's West End - Richard Armitage stars in Arthur Miller’s classic American drama, based on Salem’s infamous witch trials, brought vividly to life in this visceral new production by internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber.
 
In a small tight-knit community in Salem, Massachusetts, personal grievances collide with lust and superstition, fuelling widespread hysteria. Miller’s timeless parable attacks the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.
 
Richard Armitage’s film and TV credits include The Hobbit trilogy, Into the Storm, Captain America: The First Avenger and Spooks. Theatre includes The Duchess of Malfi and Macbeth for RSC.
 
Yaël Farber is a multiple award-winning director and playwright. Her production of Mies Julie won a string of international awards at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival, was named one of the Top Ten Productions of 2012 by The New York Times, and Top Five Productions of 2012 by The Guardian.
 
Arthur Miller is one of America’s greatest playwrights. His many plays include All My Sons, Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge.