John Proctor is the Villain will transfer to the West End in 2027 following a sold-out run at the Royal Court Theatre.
It will play a strictly limited 12-week run at Wyndham’s Theatre from February 2 to April 24, 2026. Casting is to be announced.
Written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Danya Taymor, the production offers a poised and piercing exploration of girlhood, power, and the courage to question what we think we know.
One small town. A soundtrack of pop, adrenaline and barely-contained rage, five young women reveal something darker is stirring. As long-buried truths rise to the surface, they begin to question everything and take control of the narrative for themselves.
John Proctor is the Villain premiered on Broadway in March 2025 at the Booth Theatre, where it was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Play. It had its London premiere at the Royal Court Theatre on March 20 this year and continues to play to sold out audiences until this Saturday, April 25.
Scenography is by AMP, featuring Teresa L 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 and movement direction is by Tilly Evans-Krueger. The voice and dialect coach is Gigi Buffington and the casting director is Julia Horan, with dramaturgy by Lauren Halvorsen.
John Proctor is the Villain is presented by Wagner Johnson Productions, Wessex Grove, Sonia Friedman Productions, Runyonland, Spark Productions, John Mara Jr and the Royal Court Theatre.
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