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The Crucible

ARTHUR MILLER'S DRAMA OF POWER AND PERSECUTION

World Premiere at Edinburgh International Festival in August 2019

The village of Salem stands on the brink. 

A teenage girl imagines her future. A marriage is tested. Church bells ring, uniting the community in prayer. These are good people; this could be anywhere. They fear the shadows in the forest, but the real monsters are much closer to home.

You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching this tight-knit society unravel into chaos. Ask yourself: when everything is in the balance, what are you prepared to pay for the truth?

Helen Pickett’s choreography unleashes the emotional force of Miller’s masterpiece, vividly accompanied by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra performing Peter Salem’s haunting new score.

The performance lasts approximately 1 hour 40 minutes including interval.

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Credits

  • Based on the play byArthur
    Miller
  • ChoreographerHelen
    Pickett
  • ComposerPeter
    Salem
  • Artistic CollaboratorJames
    Bonas
  • Set & Costume DesignerEmma
    Kingsbury
  • Set & Lighting DesignerDavid
    Finn

Performed in agreement with the Arthur Miller Trust.

We warmly acknowledge and thank the patrons who have generously supported The Crucible through our Five in Five Campaign.

Hats off to our 50th year

Millinery Appeal

The Crucible is the first of five new ballets being created as a legacy for our 50th anniversary. By supporting our Millinery Appeal, you are bringing a new ballet to life that will remain part of our repertoire for years to come.

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Behind the scenes

Talk Ballet: The Crucible (Dance)

Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team. Read more about it >
Behind the scenes

Talk Ballet: The Crucible (Music)

Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team. Read more about it >

Places, Dates & Times

  • Edinburgh

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    Edinburgh Playhouse, part of Edinburgh International Festival

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    Audio Description & Touch Tour

    The audio described performance is at 7.30pm, preceded by a touch tour at 6.15pm.

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  • Glasgow

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    Theatre Royal

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    Talk Ballet: Dance

    Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team.

    £2
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    Talk Ballet: Music

    Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team.

    £2
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    Talk Ballet: The Crucible (post-show)

    After certain performances, you are invited to come to the front of the Stalls for your chance to put your questions to one of our dancers. No booking required, entrance is free with your performance ticket.

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  • Aberdeen

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    His Majesty's Theatre

    Talk Ballet: Dance

    Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team.

    £2
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    Talk Ballet: The Crucible (post-show)

    After certain performances, you are invited to come to the front of the Stalls for your chance to put your questions to one of our dancers. No booking required, entrance is free with your performance ticket.

    Talk Ballet: Music

    Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team.

    £2
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  • Inverness

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    Eden Court

    Talk Ballet: Dance

    Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team.

    £2
    		Book Now
    PerformanceBook Now
    Talk Ballet: The Crucible (post-show)

    After certain performances, you are invited to come to the front of the Stalls for your chance to put your questions to one of our dancers. No booking required, entrance is free with your performance ticket.

    Talk Ballet: Music

    Enhance your experience of The Crucible with a pre-show talk. Hear about the making of the production direct from members of the Scottish Ballet team.

    £2
    		Book Now
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