The Crucible Archives

Directing The Crucible: Caroline Steinbeis talks to Northern Soul

Posted by Emma Yates-Badley | May 23, 2024 | Archives

Caroline Steinbeis’s time is precious. I’ve been emailing back and forth for a few days, trying to secure a space in her schedule. Meanwhile, it’s possible I just mowed down several commuters in my greed to get off the...

Review: The Crucible, Royal Exchange, Manchester

Posted by Lucia Cox | May 23, 2024 | Archives

There are two people in a room, the director of The Crucible and her designer. They are talking about the final act, the one after the interval, and saying it would be a brilliant idea to fill the stage with water. They are so...