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A 1692 death trap, private grudges turn into public executions.

The Crucible

by Arthur Miller

In 1692, the pious village of Salem, Massachusetts, becomes a literal death trap when private grudges are weaponised as holy law. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible dramatises this historical collapse of reason, where a group of young girls wield the power of life and death through baseless accusations of witchcraft. As mass hysteria outpaces justice, the town’s residents are forced into a brutal ultimatum: save their lives through false confessions or preserve their integrity at the end of a rope.

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The Crucible themes

The play combines historical context, political ideas and powerful dramatic writing.

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Why audiences book Wild Will

  Without question the best amateur theatre group that I have ever seen perform.

The creative elements such as direction, lighting, set design etc all married together wonderfully and showed great understanding and respect for the story.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pink Prince Theatre Review
  Incredibly intuitive....

Incredibly intuitive performance and skill.

Probably one of the best productions I have ever seen.

Anonymous audience member
  An utter joy

An utter joy...It was brilliant

Completely mesmerised and enthralled!

Anonymous audience member
  Enchanting evening

Truly wonderful and a very special, unique and enchanting evening.

We the audience were all lucky to have been part of it

Anonymous audience member
  Came home elated and singing

What a beautiful thing you all created together

A delight from start to finish

It was such a wonderful production ..absolutely enchanting. We were a group aged 28 to 80 and all came home elated and singing.

Anonymous audience member
A group of people in Puritan clothing stand in a forest, looking at a large wooden cross with a noose hanging from it. Text reads 'The Crucible.'

Dates and tickets

Dates

Wednesday September 2nd 1900

Thursday September 3rd 1900

Friday September 4th 1900

Saturday September 5th 1400 (pay what you can)

Saturday September 5th 1900

Location

Mothecombe House and Gardens

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Why see The Crucible?

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a gripping story of fear, power, and the danger of mass hysteria — and it feels as urgent today as ever. Set against the striking backdrop of Mothecombe House and Gardens, this open-air production brings the intensity of Salem to life in a truly unforgettable setting.

Wild Will’s ambulatory staging creates a powerful, immersive theatre experience, placing audiences right at the heart of the action. If you love bold drama, compelling performances, and theatre that sparks conversation long after the final scene, this is one to see.

  • A timeless classic with powerful modern relevance
  • Immersive open-air theatre in a beautiful historic setting
  • A compelling night out for theatre lovers and first-time audiences alike

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