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National Theatre Live: The Crucible

National Theatre Live: The Crucible

2023 · 160 min · ★ 4.5 · History, Drama, Thriller

A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller's captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. Lindsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, design by Tony award winner Es Devlin. Captured live from the Olivier stage of the national theater.

Directed by Lyndsey Turner · Written by Arthur Miller

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