The cast has been set for the UK transfer of John Proctor is the Villain, Kimberly Belflower’s acclaimed Broadway show that arrives at the Royal Court in March.
Directed by Danya Taymor, the cast will include Lauryn Ajufo (Nell Shaw), Charlie Borg (Lee Turner), Reece Braddock (Mason Adams), Dónal Finn (Carter Smith), Holly Howden Gilchrist (Beth Powell), Clare Hughes (Ivy Watkins), Miya James (Raelynn Nix), Molly McFadden (Bailey Gallagher) and Sadie Soverall (Shelby Holcomb). Three of the cast are making their professional debuts in the production.
The third production in the Royal Court’s 70th anniversary season, the show is described as a bitingly funny, fresh reimagining of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, which had its London premiere at the same theatre in 1956, and follows five young women running on pop music, optimism, and fury.
Bottom, L-R: Clare Hughes, Miya James, Molly McFadden, Sadie Soverall. (composite image supplied)
‘One day, maybe, the new world we were promised will actually be new…’
Five young women running on pop music, optimism, and fury are about to shed light on the darkest secrets in their small town. A story about girlhood, power, and questioning the narratives we’ve been taught.
Scenography is by AMP, featuring Teresa Williams. The costume design is by Sarah Laux, the lighting design is by Natasha Katz, the sound design and original composition is by Palmer Hefferan, projection design is by Hannah Wasileski, hair and make-up design is by J Jared Janas and movement direction is by Tilly Evans-Kreuger. The voice and dialect coach is Gigi Buffington, the casting Director is Julia Horan, CDG, dramaturgy by Lauren Halvorsen and the Associate Director is Yanni Ng.
John Proctor is the Villain is presented by the Royal Court Theatre, Wagner Johnson Productions, Wessex Grove, Sonia Friedman Productions, Runyonland and John Mara Jr.
The show plays the Royal Court from Friday, March 20 – Saturday, April 25, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: John Proctor is the Villain artwork (image supplied)