9th June 2025
Writing: Zoya (Year 12)
Editing: Anisa (Year 12)
On Monday, 9th June, my fellow English Literature students and I had the pleasure of attending the Globe Theatre to see a performance of The Crucible, a play originally written by Arthur Miller in the 1950s. During our journey there, our excitement built steadily, but it was soon rivalled by our growing hunger. Upon arriving at London Bridge, we quickly split into groups to search for food, making the most of the hour before the play began. For a short while, before the show started, we had become tourists; wandering through London, soaking in the riverside views, and enjoying a bite to eat.
By 6.50pm, we’d gathered outside The Globe, ready for the 7.30pm performance. Even before entering, our sense of anticipation was heightened by a visit to the Globe’s mini souvenir shop, filled with everything from Macbeth-themed books, cards and hats to t-shirts and socks quoting some of Shakespeare’s most famous works. We happily browsed for a while, absorbing the literary atmosphere before we were finally led into the globe.
We were ushered into the theatre, where we were welcomed by an ‘in-the-round’ stage, and took our places in the ‘yard’, making the entire experience feel extremely immersive and real. The cast’s acting was phenomenal, as their portrayal of the tension, paranoia, and hysteria of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials was encapsulated with intensity and realism. Throughout the play, everyone was kept on their toes, as the intense atmosphere was upheld all throughout.
Despite the enjoyment we gained from watching the play, after standing up for three hours, our knees did not gain quite as much. Therefore, after the play, we made our way back swiftly to the station, catching a late train and arriving back in Amersham around midnight, tired, but extremely inspired.
The trip was a rewarding and memorable experience - from racing around London in search of food to witnessing a stirring live performance in such an iconic location, it deepened both our appreciation for The Crucible and our wider love for literature.
