National Theatre Live: The Crucible

National Theatre Live: The Crucible (2023) is a history, drama film directed by Lyndsey Turner rated 4.5/10.

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.

Cast

Brendan Cowell

Erin Doherty

Eileen Walsh

Karl Johnson

Nick Fletcher

Rachelle Diedericks

Fisayo Akinade

Matthew Marsh

Henry Everett

Evie Marner

Tilly Tremayne

Raphael Bushay