Saint Joan

Joan of Arc is brought to life by the luminous Sarah Snook. A new production of this dynamic classic, alive with political intrigue and drama.

5 - 30 June 2018

Roslyn Packer Theatre

The Play

★★★★1/2 Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★1/2 Limelight
★★★★ Time Out  ★★★★ Daily Review 
★★★★ Audrey Journal

Sydney Theatre Company and Commonwealth Bank present

SAINT JOAN

By George Bernard Shaw

Joan of Arc in the fight of her life

A cunning, deceitful witch. A lunatic, lacking in reason. A protester, a heretic. Or just a village girl, pious and chaste, with an uncommon power. Whatever she is, she is a rebel. And she must burn.

Joan of Arc is an icon of protest. From the age of twelve, she was convinced she would change the course of history. She did so before her seventeenth birthday. 

Her faith in herself and in her cause, which inspired an entire army to victory, were both her greatest strength and her downfall. She was radical in her individualism, a young woman leading men into battle, a beacon of light in a shadowy world of medieval establishment. She refused to be put in the box that her world constructed for her, no matter the consequences. 

Shaw’s dynamic classic is based on the transcripts from Joan’s trial and the extraordinary political impact of her life. This new, modern reworking of Saint Joan is a stripped-back version of Shaw’s original language and additional text that reveals Joan’s conviction, intelligence and fiery charisma.

This Saint Joan places a heroic young woman at the centre of her own story; the true story of Joan’s fight - first for her country, then for her life against the monolithic might of the state, the military and the church. 

The game-changing Joan of Arc is brought to life by the luminous Sarah Snook (ABC’s The Secret River, The Beautiful Lie). Director Imara Savage and designers David Fleischer and Renée Mulder create a fast-paced and riveting political drama of immense scale.  

The men who Joan leaves in her wake are played by a distinguished ensemble of actors including John Gaden (Orlando), Socratis Otto (Foxtel’s Wentworth), Anthony Taufa (Cloud Nine), Brandon McClelland (The Present) and William Zappa (Arms and the Man). 

“They all say I'm mad until I talk to them.” Joan 

Duration 1hr 35mins (no interval)

Ticket information

Single ticket prices
Saturday evening $120
Adult $109
Seniors cardholder $99
Concession $89
Under 30 $83
Preview $83
Group bookings (10+ people) $92

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

Transaction fees may apply
$7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

Dates

Previews 5 Jun 2018 – 8 Jun 2018
Season 11 Jun 2018 – 30 Jun 2018

Performance start times
Preview performances 7.30pm
In-season evening performances Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm

Duration 1hr 35mins (no interval)

Pricing and ticket information

Single tickets

Saturday evening $120
Adult $109
Seniors cardholder $99
Concession $89
Under 30 $83
Preview $83
Group bookings (10+ people) $92

2018 Season Tickets (packs of 6 or more plays)

Save at least 20% on full price single tickets, access the best available seats and get a lot of exclusive benefits all year. More info.

Saturday evening A Reserve $96
Adult A Reserve $87
Concession $71
Seniors cardholder $79
Preview $66
Under 30 $66

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event are Sydney Theatre Company and Roslyn Packer Theatre. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. More info

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

Concession, seniors and under 30 tickets
Suitable and valid identification must be provided for collection of tickets and at the venue, such as your concession or proof of age card. Alternatively, you may email a copy of your identification to [email protected]. Please quote your booking reference number.

Access requirements
For specific access requirements, please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book your seats.

Director Imara Savage
Set Designer David Fleischer
Costume Designer Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper 
Composer & Sound Designer Max Lyandvert
Additional Text Imara Savage, Emme Hoy
Assistant Director Clemence Williams

With
Gareth Davies, John Gaden, Brandon McClelland, Sean O’Shea, Socratis Otto, Sarah Snook, Anthony Taufa, David Whitney, William Zappa

Marketing image Rene Vaile
Production photos Brett Boardman

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Insight Events

We offer a range of free and ticketed events designed to give you further insight into our plays. Find out more about our Insight Events.

Pier Group Lunch
Mon 30 Apr 12pm
Past event

Pre-season Briefing
Mon 28 May 7pm
Richard Wherrett Studio
FREE. Book now

Night with the Actors
Mon 11 Jun post-show
Mon 25 Jun post-show

Matinee Club
Wed 13 Jun 12pm

★★★★1/2 Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★1/2 Limelight
★★★★ Time Out  ★★★★ Daily Review 
★★★★ Audrey Journal ★★★★ Australian Book Review

★★★★1/2 "[Director Imara] Savage should be praised to the heavens." Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★1/2 "A striking production full of fascinating ideas and stark images that will be hard to forget." Limelight Magazine

★★★★ " It’s yearning. It’s defiant. It’s devastating." Time Out Sydney

"This is an incredibly stirring production that makes Joan’s story the powerful tragedy Shaw wanted it to be. Sarah Snook’s Joan is truly great." The Australian

★★★★ "An indelible moment of theatre you won’t easily forget." Daily Review

★★★★ "Imara Savage’s hard cut production gives us a St Joan for this moment... [Sarah] Snook is completely commanding." Audrey Journal

★★★★ "Sarah Snook is mesmerising throughout and is an even finer presence than one hoped for. Remarkable." Australian Book Review

"Director Imara Savage has created a taut, fast-paced narrative" The Daily Telegraph

"Full of passion, the work is powerful and gritty, made spectacularly riveting by the presence of its leading lady. Sarah Snook is an unequivocal sensation in the role." Suzy Goes See

 

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