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‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ Sets West End Run at Wyndham’s for Feb–Apr 2027

The move extends momentum built by a sold‑out Royal Court run following a seven‑nomination Broadway season.

Overview

  • The Royal Court production, which producers confirmed Monday, will transfer to Wyndham’s Theatre for a 12‑week run from February 2 to April 24, 2027.
  • The London premiere continues at the Royal Court through Saturday, April 25, 2026, with performances reported as sold out.
  • Danya Taymor will direct the West End staging, retaining key creatives including Teresa L. Williams, Sarah Laux, Natasha Katz, Palmer Hefferan, and Hannah Wasileski.
  • Casting remains to be announced, with a press night set for Thursday, February 11, 2027, plus a captioned performance on February 20 and an audio‑described performance on March 6.
  • The play reframes The Crucible in a rural Georgia high school and heads to the West End after a thrice‑extended 2025 Broadway run and seven Tony nominations.