I really really liked this play. Although it centres on the Salem Witch Trials, the story of lies, deception, power, powerlessness and mob mentality transcends time and place—from the 1600s, to McCarthyism in the 1950s, right up to today. 

John Proctor is such a great anti-hero who I wasn't completely rooting for but was interested in following. I also found Abigail Williams (every bit as complex and morally grey) really compelling as she attempted to seize power in a town that had systemically abused her by any means necessary.