Royal Court Theatre, Wagner Johnson Productions / Wessex Grove, Sonia Friedman Productions, Runyonland and John Mara Jr present John Proctor is the Villain
Written by Kimberly Belflower. Directed by Danya TaymorThe show
★★★★★ 'A joyous, blazingly intelligent play' - Financial Times
★★★★★ 'Absolutely essential... this is art that helps us to understand life' - WhatsOnStage
★★★★ 'The hype is real' - Time Out
★★★★ 'Terrifically provocative' - Evening Standard
★★★★ 'A fantastically cathartic play for anyone who’s ever had a reason to scream' - The Independent
★★★★ 'The performances are glorious' - The Telegraph
★★★★★ 'It’s not just a drama: it’s a revolution' - London Theatre
★★★★★ 'Beg, borrow, steal, but get yourself into this utterly galvanising room!' - Broadway World
'One day, maybe, the new world we were promised will actually be new.'
Five young women running on pop music, optimism and fury are about to shed light on the darkest secrets in their small town.
A story about girlhood, power, and questioning the narratives we’ve been taught.
Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor (The Outsiders) directs Kimberly Belflower’s bitingly funny, seven-time Tony Award-nominated fresh take on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.
Trailer
John Proctor is the Villain is now sold out at the Royal Court Theatre. To access tickets for the current run, you can try:
- £15 Mondays: Every Monday, all Royal Court tickets are £15. Available to book from 9am on the day (online only).
- Online Returns: Every day at midday we release any returned tickets for the following day’s performance.
- Returns Queue: Join the in-person returns queue 90 minutes before each performance.
- TodayTix Rush: Try your luck with £25 Rush tickets through the TodayTix app at 10am, Tue – Sat.
To be the first to hear about any future announcements and further opportunities to see the production, please sign up to our John Proctor is the Villain waitlist.
It feels like special witchcraft that Arthur Miller’s The Crucible also made its English debut at the Royal Court exactly 70 years ago, and we can’t wait to present our production on the very same stage.
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The company
Contact list of staff members
Kimberly Belflower
Danya Taymor
AMP, featuring Teresa L. Williams
Sarah Laux
Natasha Katz
Palmer Hefferan
Hannah Wasileski
J. Jared Janas
Tilly Evans-Kreuger
Gigi Buffington
Julia Horan, CDG
Saffeya Shebli
Poppy Apter
Lauren Halvorsen
Katharine Hardman
Yanni Ng
Johanna Coe
Aja M. Jackson
Marie Zschommler
Alessandro Uragallo
Katerina Vitaly
Libby Ward
Ceri Adams
Lily Mollgaard
Jasmin Meara Wall
Laura Hammond
Lavinia Serban
Bella Kelaidi
Caitlin MacGregor
Michael Fox
Edward Aspinall
Craig Lawson
Jaime Conway-Barr
Amelia Barrett
Marius Rønning
Lucy Walshaw
Lucinda Plummer
Jack Farrell
Steven Atkinson
Charlie Bunker
Ridiculous Solutions
Scenic Constructors
Lauryn Ajufo
Charlie Borg
Reece Braddock
Dónal Finn
Holly Howden Gilchrist
Clare Hughes
Miya James
Molly McFadden
Sadie Soverall
Booking information
Tickets: £15 - £74.50
Click here to access the preshow audio notes.
Concessions available for Over 65s, Equity/BECTU/WGGB, Unwaged
Students and audiences aged 25 and under on all Thursday and Saturday performances.
Monday Tickets:
Monday Tickets at the Royal Court have been legendary since 1979. Every Monday, all tickets are just £15 in both the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs and Upstairs.
- Available to book from 9am on the day of the show
- Online only
- Limited number available in advance for Royal Court Friends/Members, Writers Card+ Members & Supporters
Ticket FAQs
Can I get a refund or exchange my ticket?
Refunds are only offered if a performance is cancelled.
If you can’t attend, we can offer:
- An exchange to another performance
- A credit voucher valid for 1 year
Just let us know at least 48 hours before the show.
We do not offer partial refunds. If your chosen price band is sold out for the new date, we’ll match you to the closest available band instead.
Ticket Resale & Reissue
If a show has sold out:
- We’re happy to try and resell your tickets (once all other house tickets are gone)
- If we’re successful, you’ll be issued credit valid for 1 year
- Tickets can’t be resold via unauthorised third-party sellers
Tickets transferred or sold via unauthorised channels may be cancelled without refund, and any Royal Court memberships may be revoked.
Ticket Delivery
- We use e-tickets - show them on your phone or tablet
- Don’t have a device or printer? Let Box Office staff know when you arrive, and we’ll help
Age Guidance
Most shows are suitable for ages 14+, though some may have a higher recommendation. Check the individual production page for guidance.
Fees & Charges
- No booking fees on e-tickets booked directly through us
- All tickets include a £1.50 restoration levy, supporting essential maintenance and upkeep
- Tickets sold for other venues (e.g. West End transfers) may include a booking fee
- Third-party agents may charge additional fees
Your Visit: Theatre Terms
The management reserves the right to:
- Refuse admission or ask audience members to leave
- Deny latecomers entry or delay it until an appropriate break
- Cancel performances due to cast illness or external issues (without liability beyond a refund or exchange)
- Note that trigger warnings and content advisories are listed online and emailed to bookers ahead of the show
Ticket FAQs
Can I get a refund or exchange my ticket?
Refunds are only offered if a performance is cancelled.
If you can’t attend, we can offer:
- An exchange to another performance
- A credit voucher valid for 1 year
Just let us know at least 48 hours before the show.
We do not offer partial refunds. If your chosen price band is sold out for the new date, we’ll match you to the closest available band instead.
Ticket Resale & Reissue
If a show has sold out:
- We’re happy to try and resell your tickets (once all other house tickets are gone)
- If we’re successful, you’ll be issued credit valid for 1 year
- Tickets can’t be resold via unauthorised third-party sellers
Tickets transferred or sold via unauthorised channels may be cancelled without refund, and any Royal Court memberships may be revoked.
Ticket Delivery
- We use e-tickets - show them on your phone or tablet
- Don’t have a device or printer? Let Box Office staff know when you arrive, and we’ll help
Age Guidance
Most shows are suitable for ages 14+, though some may have a higher recommendation. Check the individual production page for guidance.
Fees & Charges
- No booking fees on e-tickets booked directly through us
- All tickets include a £1.50 restoration levy, supporting essential maintenance and upkeep
- Tickets sold for other venues (e.g. West End transfers) may include a booking fee
- Third-party agents may charge additional fees
Your Visit: Theatre Terms
The management reserves the right to:
- Refuse admission or ask audience members to leave
- Deny latecomers entry or delay it until an appropriate break
- Cancel performances due to cast illness or external issues (without liability beyond a refund or exchange)
- Note that trigger warnings and content advisories are listed online and emailed to bookers ahead of the show
Access
Access Performances:
Chilled: Sat 18 Apr, 13:30
Captioned: Wed 22 Apr, 19:30
Audio-Described: Sat 25 Apr, 13:30
Dates & times
Online booking for this event opens at 09:00 on the day of the performance.
For priority booking please log in to your account. If you are a Supporter, Royal Court Friend, or have been emailed by the theatre regarding access to priority booking then please log in to your account and return to this page.
Once you have completed your purchase, log in and return to this page to access the sales screen for this event.