Overview
Hysteria, accusations and rumours run wild as a group of young girls wield a mesmerising power over the citizens of Salem.
Abigail Williams and her friends are caught dancing in the woods late at night. To avoid punishment they claim to have been seduced by witchcraft.
Moral panic spreads through Salem as Abigail accuses many of the leading townsfolk, including the well-respected John Proctor and his wife Elizabeth, of worshipping the devil.
As the community begins to tear itself apart, no one dares question the girls’ accusations, for fear of being denounced themselves.
But are the girls telling the truth, or merely lying for their own benefit?
Unjustly condemned by the ferocious Judge Danforth, Proctor and the other accused are faced with a final, terrible moral choice: confess to a crime which they did not commit, or maintain their innocence and hang.
A cast of 19 actors will bring to life the Company’s contemporary take on this gripping masterpiece that remains a profound plea for honesty, courage and reason.
Director: Michael Gow
Designer: Robert Kemp
Cast: Chris Betts, Paul Bishop, Andrew Buchanan, Robert Coleby, Amelia Dowd, Sue Dwyer, Penny Everingham, Nelle Lee, Kathryn Marquet, Brad McMurray, Andrea Moor, Bryan Nason, Paula Nazarski, Bob Newman, Francesca Savige, Christopher Sommers, James Stewart, Leo Wockner and Melanie Zanetti
Venue: PLAYHOUSE
Running Time: 3 hours (including interval)
Special Events
Play Briefing: Monday 12 October
6.30pm – 7.30pm, Bille Brown Studio
78 Montague Road, South Brisbane
Find out more about what goes on behind-the-scenes with this special opportunity to meet and hear artists and guest speakers discuss productions. Free for Queensland Theatre Company Season Ticket holders, $6.00 for General Public. There is no need to book. Venue opens at 5.45pm, and tickets can be purchased from the Box Office.
Night with the Actors: Thursday 12 November
An opportunity after a performance to hear the cast discuss the play and to ask questions. Hosted by one of Brisbane’s favourite performers Carol Burns
