I, Joan (London) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (16)
See it if you have an open mind. Genderqueer retelling of Joan of Arc is powerful stuff.
Don't see it if you identify with the religious right or fascists
See it if U want to see representation on stage !!!
Don't see it if Slightly long at points maybe could be cut down. But still a wonderful show !
See it if this piece of theatre is so special. It's queer, extravagant and intelligent. This retelling of Joan of Arc is a theatrical revolution.
Don't see it if There's no reason why you shouldn't witness this. If you are queer and/or love renovative theatre this is for you! If not, educate yourself
See it if Contemporary show of Shakespearian dramatisation of human subjectivity; identity as existential within sociopolitical context; life, death.
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See it if You enjoy a mix of contemporary and historical theatre, high energy dances, clever dialogue and fun costumes.
Don't see it if You dislike dance numbers. Read more
See it if The dancing
Don't see it if Preachy
See it if You have an interest in gender identify, trans issues. It is certainly trailblazing from that perspective.
Don't see it if Terrible, amatuerish. It labours over why Joan isn't suitable for command (woman), but fails utterly to show us why she *is* suitable
See it if you actually enjoy nonsense.
Don't see it if you have any respect for history or Joan of Arc, who always called herself "the maiden". Read more
Critic Reviews (9)
"‘I, Joan’ is a gleeful celebration of non-binariness, grafted on to a tongue-in-cheek hop skip and a jump through the life and times of Joan of Arc."
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"Some scenes teeter on the brink of archness; some speeches are bludgeoned home. But this freewheeling, exuberant play is a joyous insurrection."
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"Instead of straightforwardly retelling a familiar story, I, Joan is a work that’s spliced between the past and present. Josephine’s work is a celebration of non-binary thinking: not just about gender, but about the world in general."
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" 'I, Joan' is performed with kinetic vigour. Ignore the Twitter storm – this politically charged sensation is a much-needed whirl."
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"There are a lot of references here to bravery and courage. But as a piece of drama, at heart this Joan is weirdly toothless. "
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"It’s a provocation too far to say this is a Joan of Arc with balls, but it certainly revitalises their story for a time that’s far too defined by intransigence and weaponised hate."
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"With its effective use of music and fluid mixture of comedy and tragedy, make it a perfect fit for a venue famed for its anarchic perspectives on gender. ... Joan and their army may yet conquer more than just feudal France."
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" 'I, Joan', gender is explored both directly and with more subtlety. ... As the heavens open and rain falls for Joan’s final speech, it’s hard not to be won back round."
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