The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Booking and details
This production ran in the Olivier Theatre from 14 September to 5 November 2022.
Speak of the devil and he appears.
A witch hunt is beginning in Salem.
Raised to be seen and not heard, a group of young women suddenly find their words have a terrible power.
As a climate of fear spreads through the community, private vendettas fuel public accusations and soon the truth itself is on trial.
Arthur Miller’s gripping parable of power and its abuse returns in an urgent new staging by director Lyndsey Turner (Under Milk Wood, Top Girls).
Performed From 14 September to 5 November 2022 in the Olivier Theatre.
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Suitability
Please note: This production contains strong language and themes which some may find distressing. Bright lights are used during transitions. Haze is used throughout.
Gallery
Rehearsal gallery
Cast
The role of Betty Paris was played by:
Jersey Blu Georgia
Jersey Blu Georgia’s work in theatre includes The Duchess of Malfi at the Almeida; and Bonnie and Clyde, Prince of Egypt and West End Live 2021 in the West End.
TV includes Wool.
Film includes The Prince of Egypt and the short films The Loop and Such a Loser.
Una Herrmann
Una Hermann’s work in theatre includes Leopoldstadt.
Evie Marner (NT Live recording performance)
Evie Marner’s work in theatre includes School of Rock on UK tour; and Sleeping Beauty at the Rhodes Arts Complex.
In 2019 she was a finalist at the All-England Dance Competition National Finals.
Cadence Williams
The Crucible is Cadence Williams’ professional theatre debut.
TV includes The Midwich Cuckoos.
Production team
Director
Lyndsey Turner
Set Designer
Es Devlin
Costume Designer
Catherine Fay
Lighting Designer
Tim Lutkin
Sound Designer (Content Design)
Tingying Dong
Sound Designer (System Design)
Paul Arditti
Composer and Arrranger
Caroline Shaw
Music Director and Arranger
Osnat Schmool
Fight Director
Bret Yount
Lead Intimacy Director
Ita O'Brien for Intimacy On Set
Intimacy Director
Louise Kempton for Intimacy On Set
Dialect Coach
Danièle Lydon
Dialect Coach
Hazel Holder
Lead Set Design Associate
Ellie Wintour
Assistant Music Director
Alice Grant
Company Voice Work
Jeannette Nelson
Company Voice Work
Shereen Ibrahim
Staff Director
Blythe Stewart
Artwork photography by Felicity McCabe
