The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full London cast for the Broadway transfer of John Proctor is the Villain.
John Proctor is the Villain is playing at the Royal Court Theatre from 20 March to 25 April 2026.
The play is written by Kimberly Belflower, and directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor (The Outsiders).
The London cast
Announced today the full London cast of the show features:
- Lauryn Ajufo (Luther: The Fallen Sun) as Nell Shaw
- Charlie Borg (Dog of Time) as Lee Turner
- Reece Braddock as Mason Adams
- Dónal Finn (Hadestown) as Carter Smith
- Holly Howden Gilchrist (Beauty and the Beast) as Beth Powell
- Clare Hughes (Mary Page Marlowe) as Ivy Watkins
- Miya James (Measure for Measure) as Raelynn Nix
- Molly McFadden (Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play) as Bailey Gallagher
- Sadie Soverall (Saltburn) as Shelby Holcomb
John Proctor is the Villain – Royal Court Theatre London
John Proctor is the Villain is billed as a bitingly funny, fresh reimagining of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, following five young women running on pop music, optimism, and fury.
Will John Proctor is the Villain transfer? Given that John Proctor is the Villain is already sold out at the Royal Court Theatre, a West End transfer seems likely, although it is currently unconfirmed. A number of commercial (and heavyweight) producers are attached to the run at the Royal Court, including Wagner Johnson Productions, Wessex Grove, Sonia Friedman Productions, Runyonland and John Mara Jr., meaning there are high hopes that the show will score a West End transfer.
The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards in the 2025 Broadway season, including Best Play, and Best Actress in a Play for Stranger Things star Sadie Sink (Romeo and Juliet) as Shelby Holcomb. The Broadway production also starred Gabriel Ebert, Fina Strazza, and Amalia Yoo.
It was announced last week that Danya Taymor is also set to direct a movie version of John Proctor is the Villain. Taymor is also behind the hit Broadway musical The Outsiders, which also announced last week that it is coming to the West End.
Plan Your Visit
- Theatre: Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London
- Booking dates: 20 March to 25 April 2026.
- Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings and Thursday & Saturday matinees
- Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Age range: Recommended for ages 12+
- More about John Proctor is the Villain on our Ticket Page âžž
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