UK premiere of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is announced

The UK premiere was announced as part of the Royal Court Theatre's unveiling for their 70th anniversary season.

Making its world premiere at the Studio Theatre in Washington, DC in 2022, the hit play by Kimberly Belflower then made its Broadway debut in the spring of 2025, starring Sadie Sink (Stranger Things). The production will make its way to London from 20 March, with the UK cast being announced in the future.

John Proctor is the Villain is a play which presents a bitingly funny and fresh take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible from the perspective of an English class who are studying the text. As they unpack the story, they begin questioning the role of John Proctor and the female voices within it.

Danya Taymor and Kimberly Belflower say: “We are thrilled and honored to bring John Proctor is the Villain to the iconic Royal Court Theatre where so many brilliant and audacious artists have created. 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.”

Directed by Taymor, John Proctor is the Villain will play from 20 March - 25 April 2026.