THE CRUCIBLE
Rugby Theatre, Sat 11th - Sat 18th April, 2026
An innovative new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible, is coming to Rugby Theatre this April.
'The Crucible’.Based on the true events of the Salem witch trials of 1692, this classic Arthur Miller play serves as an allegory that is as relevant today as it was back in 1953 when Miller wrote it - his response to refusing to name names, whilst being investigated for alleged communist ties, during the period of McCarthyism in the USA.
Brought to the Rugby Theatre stage, this new, contemporary youth-theatre adaptation seeks to expose the dangers of mass hysteria, unfounded accusations and political repression.
Show dates: 11 - 18 April @ 7.30 pm (no show on Sunday 12th)
The Crucible : Trailer
Former member Archie Parker has directred this superb trrailer for us.
The place for young aspiring actors
The youth theatre focused on actor training
We believe the arts make a town richer, and we want the young people of Rugby to get in on the act. In the Round Theatre is a youth theatre providing weekly actor workshops for young aspiring actors.
"Their energy is infectious."
“Working with the young actors of In the Round Theatre was a delight. They are an energetic, imaginative company who are willing to try anything. Big and bold and funny comes naturally to many of them but I found they were also able to take on some new ideas about acting and to work with truth and subtlety. Their energy is infectious.
The group is led by Rob and Darren who are inspirational with their dynamism and passion for their work. There is huge potential in the group and the possibility of building a really interesting company who could contribute significantly to theatre life in Rugby.
This is group’s first year and I look forward to seeing them again. There could be some stars in the making!”
Annie Tyson, Acting Coach and RADA Tutor
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Our affiliations
In the Round Theatre is affiliated with a number of organisations, on a local and national level.
Warwickshire County Council
We are working with Warwickshire County Council to ensure we have excellent child safeguarding practises in place, including enhanced DBS checks for all adults working with young people.
National Association of Youth Theatres
We are delighted to be members of the National Association of Youth Theatres (NAYT), an educational charity working with over 1,300 groups and individuals to support the development of young people through excellent youth theatre.