Oxford Theatre Guild

Oxford Theatre Guild

The Oxford Theatre Guild (The OTG), is one of Oxfordshire’s largest and longest-established amateur theatre companies. In 2020 we switched from producing live theatre to online drama, both video and audio. This podcast contains selected audio theatre, mostly recorded live and remotely.

Episodes

  1. Saint Joan - Part 2

    06/14/2021

    Saint Joan - Part 2

    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

    40 min
  2. Saint Joan - Part 1

    06/14/2021

    Saint Joan - Part 1

    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

    52 min

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The Oxford Theatre Guild (The OTG), is one of Oxfordshire’s largest and longest-established amateur theatre companies. In 2020 we switched from producing live theatre to online drama, both video and audio. This podcast contains selected audio theatre, mostly recorded live and remotely.