Voices of Joan : Whale Chorus
"Janie Gibson channels the spirit of Joan of Arc in this breathtaking performance that addresses us, involves us – and makes us complicit in the outcomes...But we’re not just an audience, we’re part of this trial, this ritual..."
Mark Wicket, Stage Whispers
New Lambton Community Centre
27 Sept - 01 Oct
Voices Of Joan is a moving and irreverent solo performance unravelling the history of misogyny through a radical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc.
Voices of Joan is a moving and irreverent solo performance unravelling the history of misogyny through a radical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc. Performer and writer Janie Gibson transforms into the multitudinous voices of Joan as she searches for her story through fragments of trial transcripts, drama and history. Using wit, humour and multiple on stage costume changes Gibson undresses the patriarchy (and certain members of the audience), rallies the crowd from behind her megaphone and incites the audience to build Joan’s pyre with her. With a wireless radio as her time machine she tunes into echoes of Joan’s story in acts of courage and oppression throughout history in search of a road map for resistance in our uncertain times.
Join us for an interactive creative workshop designed to unlock your inner power as a tool for outer change. Alongside our performance season of Voices Of Joan, we offer you this playful and illuminating workshop co-created with local leaders championing Joan’s legacy of not being defined by how others define you. Learn more at Voices Of Joan: Inner Power Workshop.
Recommended for audiences 15+
Free companion tickets are available, however must be purchased from the Civic Theatre Box Office.
DURATION
90 minutes, no interval.
CONTENT & SENSORY WARNING
This performance contains haze and flashing lights. Some content may offend.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Presented by Whale Chorus
Performer and writer: Janie Gibson
Director and co-creator: Anu Almagro
Composer: Liesl Pieterse
Dramaturg: Emilie Collyer
Lighting design: Fausto Brusamolino
Additional composers: Xani Kolac and Toecutter
Fight choreography: Gabriel Almagro
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Voices Of Joan is proudly supported by the City of Newcastle’s New Annual festival, Arts on Tour, the NSW Government through Create NSW, L’Escorxador Cultural Centre and the Newcastle Community Tennis Centre.
Join us for an interactive creative workshop designed to unlock your inner power as a tool for outer change. Alongside our performance season of Voices Of Joan, we offer you this playful and illuminating workshop co-created with local leaders championing Joan’s legacy of not being defined by how others define you. Learn more at Voices Of Joan: Inner Power Workshop.
Recommended for audiences 15+
Free companion tickets are available, however must be purchased from the Civic Theatre Box Office.
DURATION
90 minutes, no interval.
CONTENT & SENSORY WARNING
This performance contains haze and flashing lights. Some content may offend.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Presented by Whale Chorus
Performer and writer: Janie Gibson
Director and co-creator: Anu Almagro
Composer: Liesl Pieterse
Dramaturg: Emilie Collyer
Lighting design: Fausto Brusamolino
Additional composers: Xani Kolac and Toecutter
Fight choreography: Gabriel Almagro
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Voices Of Joan is proudly supported by the City of Newcastle’s New Annual festival, Arts on Tour, the NSW Government through Create NSW, L’Escorxador Cultural Centre and the Newcastle Community Tennis Centre.
