Everything you need to know about The Crucible in London's West End

Show-Score | By Show-Score | Jun 6, 2023

When will The Crucible open in the West End?

The transfer of the National Theatre's production of The Crucible is set to begin previews at the Gielgud Theatre on 7th June 2023, and will have its opening night on 15th June 2023. The Crucible is currently set to have a limited run at the Gielgud Theatre until 2nd September 2023.

What is the running time of The Crucible in London?

The Crucible - playing at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End - will have a running time of 2 hours & 50 minutes, including one interval.

Where is The Crucible playing in London?

The Crucible will play at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. The transfer of the National Theatre's production of The Crucible is set to begin previews at the Gielgud Theatre on 7th June 2023, and will have its opening night on 15th June 2023. The Crucible is currently set to have a limited run at the Gielgud Theatre until 2nd September 2023. Before its West End transfer, this production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible played at the National Theatre from September - November 2022.

What is The Crucible in London about?

A group of teenage girls are caught dancing in the woods of Salem, Massachusetts, which is considered a sin in their 17th Century Puritan community. To avoid punishment, the girls accuse others in their town of witchcraft. As the situation spirals out of control, innocent people are sent to their deaths, and the town of Salem is consumed by paranoia. Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner directs this production, which ran at the National Theatre in late 2022, which serves as an allegory for McCarthyism and the dangers of mass hysteria and false accusations.

What is the age recommendation for The Crucible in the West End?

The West End transfer of the National Theatre's production of The Crucible is recommended for ages 12+.

Is there a dress code for The Crucible in London?

There is no dress code for The Crucible or any other West End show - wear anything you feel comfortable wearing to the theatre! Jeans and trainers are perfectly acceptable, though many theatregoers opt for a smart casual dress code, particularly for evening performances. Want to know more about London theatre etiquette? Check out our blog that answers 10 FAQs about going to a London theatre show!


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