The cast of John Proctor Is the Villain talk about bringing the show to the West End

The cast of Kimberly Belflower’s Tony-nominated play John Proctor is the Villain share their excitement about bringing the sell-out Royal Court hit to the West End. The hit play will have a strictly limited 12-week season at Wyndham’s Theatre from 2 February 2027.

Following a hit Broadway debut and a sold-out acclaimed run at the Royal Court, John Proctor Is the Villain is one of 2027’s hot tickets in the West End. The production will transfer to Wyndham’s Theatre for a limited run from 2 February until 24 April 2027.

In a new video, the cast has spoken about the play’s upcoming transfer and their excitement at returning to the play.

Kimberly Belflower’s Tony-nominated play is directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor, and stars Lauryn Ajufo as Nell Shaw, Holly Howden Gilchrist as Beth Powell, Miya James as Raelynn Nix, Amy Macken as Ivy Watkins, Sadie Soverall as Shelby Holcomb and Dónal Finn as Carter Smith.

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Watch: The cast of John Proctor is the Villain talk about the West End transfer

About the play

Set in 2018 in a small, rural high school in Georgia, the play follows five teenage girls as they juggle pop quizzes, social media, and secrets that threaten to tear their world apart. When something darker is stirring, and as long-buried truths rise to the surface, they begin to question everything and take control of the narrative for themselves.

Heralded as one of the most compelling new plays of recent years, it offers a poised and piercing exploration of girlhood, power, and the courage to question what we think we know.

John Proctor is the Villain

Wyndham's Theatre, London

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