West End Theatre Breaks
Set amid the Salem witch hunts, The Crucible, arguably Arthur Miller s greatest play, sees a community divided by jealousy and superstition. As witchcraft hysteria takes hold, choices have to be made: conform to survive or uphold your beliefs whatever the consequences.
Following the 2009 success of The Importance of Being Earnest, the unique setting of the Open Air Theatre allows another classic to find a new voice. Directed by Artistic Director, Timothy Sheader, experience the breathtakingclimax of The Crucible as the narrative darkens under the night sky.
After several young women are accused of witchcraft, the puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, descends into suspicion, accusation and panic. As hysteria takes hold tough choices must be made. Written by Arthur Miller during Senator Joseph McCarthy’s crusade against communists, ‘The Crucible’ is widely acclaimed as the playwright’s greatest work.
Staged in the unique setting of Britain’s only professional open air theatre, experience the gripping drama as the darkness descends. Directed by the theatre’s Artistic Director, Timothy Sheader, each outdoor performance of ‘The Crucible’ will be a memorable event.