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French for the French, England for the English”

In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times.  A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her.

Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy.  Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century.

Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

Part 3

Scene VI – A Hall in the Castle of Rouen. The trial of Joan. 30 May 1431. 

Epilogue – Bedroom in the Château of Charles VII. June 1456.

Cast

Rachel Smith - JOAN

Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS

Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims

David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY

Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN  / Charles VII

Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON

Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK

Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu

Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France

Tim Eyres - De Stogumber

Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman

Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor

Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY

Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton

Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves

French for the French, England for the English”

In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times.  A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her.

Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy.  Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century.

Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

Part 2

Scene IV – The Earl of Warwick’s Tent in the English Camp – a conspiracy emerges between the French, the English and the church. 

Scene V – The Ambulatory of Rheims Cathedral – the prince is crowned, do the French back Joan’s desire for military victory, or do they sue for peace?

Cast

Rachel Smith - JOAN

Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS

Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims

David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY

Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN  / Charles VII

Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON

Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK

Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu

Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France

Tim Eyres - De Stogumber

Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman

Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor

Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY

Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton

Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves

French for the French, England for the English”  

In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times.  A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her.  

Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy.  Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century.  

Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

Part 1  

Scene I – The Castle of Valcouleurs. A spring morning 1429 – Joan emerges as a leader of soldiers  

Scene II – Antechamber and Throne Room at Chinon. 8 March 1429 – the forces behind the French crown decide whether to use Joan’s powers  

Scene III – The Bank of the River Loire near Orleans. 29 April 1429 – Joan's first military triumph

Cast

Rachel Smith - JOAN

Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS

Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims

David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY

Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN  / Charles VII

Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON

Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK

Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu

Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France

Tim Eyres - De Stogumber

Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman

Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor

Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY 

Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton

Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves

An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama.

Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents.

As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s.

Act 3 of 3.

Cast:

STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres

COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin

JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith

CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge

LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes

BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan

DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor

AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson

KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer

ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris

Production Team:

Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves

Additional sound - Martha Zumack

Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener

Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama.

Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents.

As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s.

Act 2 of 3.

Cast:

STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres

COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin

JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith

CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge

LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes

BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan

DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor

AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson

KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer

ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris

Production Team:

Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves

Additional sound - Martha Zumack

Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener

Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama.

Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents.  

As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s.  

Act 1 of 3.

Cast:

STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres

COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin 

JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith 

CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge 

LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes 

BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan 

DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor 

AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson 

KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer 

ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris  

Production Team: 

Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves 

Additional sound - Martha Zumack 

Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener

Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.