{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/69d828b2cdaa3e377c309ffe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"John Proctor is the Villain (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Royal Court, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW","description":"<p>After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 years after The Crucible was produced at the venue, for its professional UK premiere.</p><p><br></p><p>The play, written by Kimberly Belflower, follows a group of students in 2018 Georgia responding to personal and academic questions as they study Arthur Miller's allegorical work at the height of the MeToo movement.</p><p><br></p><p>After Mickey-Jo's 4th visit to the play, here are his thoughts on why it's been delighting audiences as well as the new cast members and subtle differences in the London production.</p><p><br></p><p>check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter:</p><p>www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:22 | themes / synopsis</p><p>11:54 | performances (spoilers)</p><p>26:15 | conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}