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JOAN

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Shows | JOAN

Queer drag king cabaret play reimagining the story of Joan of Arc

What happens when a disguise becomes something a lot more real and you have to fight for who you really are?

 

An earthy story of courage, conviction and hope, this is Joan of Arc. Performed by drag king champion LJ Parkinson, history’s greatest gender-warrior takes to the stage, dragging up as the men she defies in this smash-hit show. Packed with guts and heart, JOAN is a fusion of lyrical new writing and cabaret.

 

This is a timely and refreshing look at one of history’s most famous heroines, exploring the salient themes of identity, courage and belief.

 

Winner of Edinburgh Fringe First Award, Off West End Award and Spirit of the Fringe Award, plus LJ Parkinson’s Stage Edinburgh award for outstanding performance.

 

A bruising, brilliant show
Fest Mag
A triumphant solo show
The Stage
Powerful, dynamic and irreverent
The Scotsman
Magical transformations of a heretical heroine…comic fizz, emotional ballast and cross-dressing that looks like sorcery
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Accessibility

Hearing LoopThe venue of this event has a closed hearing loop system.
All Gender ToiletsThe venue of this event will have toilets that are free from gender markers.
Relaxed PerformanceThis event will have relaxed performances/events.
CaptionedThis event will have captions for those who require it. Please enquire for more information.
Wheelchair accessibleThe venue of this event has wheelchair access provisions

Team

LJ Parkinson - Performer

Leo Skilbeck - Writer / Director

Ruby Glaskin - Producer

Emma Bailey - Designer

Josh Pharo - Lighting Designer

Sarah Readman - Assistant Lighting Designer

David Lewington - Sound Designer / Composer

Adam Robertson - Production Manager

Al Orange - Additional Production Management

 

Technical

  • Running Time
  • 70mins
  • Ages
  • 14+
  • Min. Space
  • 6x 6y
  • Previous Venues
  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2016 & 17), Camden People's Theatre, Wakefield Theatre Royal, The Seagull Theatre (Lowestoft), The Garage Norwich, Arena Theatre (Wolvs), Derby Theatre, Back to Ours Festival (Hull), Cambridge Junction, Square Chapel (Halifax), Exeter Phoenix, Wales Millinenium Centre, Lighthouse (Poole), Rough Trade (Notts), mac (Birmingham), Battersea Arts Centre, Garrick Theatre (Lichfield), LPAC (Lincoln), Brewhouse (Burton), Attenborough Arts Centre (Leicester)
    • JOAN was produced by Milk Presents in association with Derby Theatre and supported by BBC Performing Arts Fund and Arts Council England. Performances of JOAN were captioned during the Edinburgh Fringe and National Tours using the Difference Engine created by Talk Birds.
    Production image of Milk Presents' JOAN
    Production image of Milk Presents' JOAN
    Production image of Milk Presents' JOAN
    Production image of Milk Presents' JOAN
    Production image of Milk Presents' JOAN
    Production image of Milk Presents' JOAN