The Crucible
From: Saturday, 7th May 2011
To: Saturday, 28 May 2011
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Synopsis
Salem, Massachusetts 1692. When the stories of three local girls are taken as gospel, a small village populated by Puritans and petty local rivalries, is thrown into panic by talk of witchcraft. The community begins to purge itself, and as accusations fly suspicion alone is accepted as evidence. Written during the vigorous and unscrupulous investigations of Senator J R McCarthy in 1950's America. The Crucible is a timeless portrayal of communal hysteria and the evil of mindless persecution.
Our Review:
Ruth Kilner - 11 May 2011
Arthur Miller’s classic tale of accusation, social paranoia and deceit visits York Theatre Royal from 7-28 May as part of the <i>In the Round<i/> Ensemble Season. The timeless tale of friends turning against each other and lying to save themselves is one that can be likened to many modern day situations.A simplistic set, designed by Dawn Allsopp and beautiful yet plain period costume by Catherine Chapman ensures that attention is maintained within the hysteria and panic of the narrative. The in-the-round staging ensures that all angles of facial expression and the panoramic experience of Abigail Williams and the other girls’ demonic ‘hallucinations’ are shared.
Most notable was Stephen Billington’s John Proctor. He portrays the internal battle towards godliness with masculine strength and anguish. In the final scene - as he falters whilst signing his confession and is ultimately hanged - his Jesus-like tortured physique and heartfelt reconci...
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Arthur Miller (Author)
York Theatre Royal (Producer)
Juliet Forster (Director)
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