“This classic play, reworked by the award-winning Scottish company, has been especially adapted by Owen Dudley Edwards. A young, innocent peasant girl’s battle against prejudice and the power of man. Set magically by Duddingston Loch. Music, passion, love.
continued:
Fantastic show. Agree with K Goodall’s comments above. Anna Guthrie is perfect in the part of Saint Joan and such a strong cast all round. Great performances and the director Charles Nowosielski has done a superb job of looking at this play with fresh eyes.. And what a perfect setting in the Duddingston Kirk gardens. It’s a must see play. But take an umbrella and a raincoat, it’s worth it tho, to see this play. A life-enhancing experience.”
Reviews by www.boredtonight.co.uk & M Jeffrey
Posted in Reviews | Leave a Comment »
“GEORGE Bernard Shaw considered Saint Joan to be his greatest work and it’s easy to see why. And Theatre Alba’s production, imaginatively directed by Charles Nowosielski, sees the actors add to this in a stunning loch-side setting.
Strong performances make it hard to single out individuals but Anna Guthrie is an impressive Joan, wholly believable as the wide-eyed village girl terrified but inspired by her mission. Philip Kingscott is an ebullient but malleable Dauphin; Robin Thomson, a chilling Inquisitor; and David Elliot, a cavalier but courageous soldier. It’s rare to see a complete production of a classic play on the Fringe, let alone in such a spectacular setting.”
Review by Claire Wood for the Scotsman
Posted in Reviews | Leave a Comment »
“Theatre Alba does fantastic justice to this great play. Anna Guthrie is magnificent as Saint Joan and each of the cast shine in their parts, in particular, Alex McSherry’s hilarious take on Captain Robert, Robin Thomson’s charming Inquisitor, David Elliot as the sympathetic soldier Dunois and Philip Kingscott’s interpretation of the pitiable Dauphin.
Director Charles Nowosielski manages to inject an unexpected Scottish feel to the production and the setting of Duddingston Kirk Gardens becomes a character in its own right. As the sun sets in the closing scenes of the play, the tension and drama are heightened in a way that no other venue could achieve. Don’t let the rain put you off, take a raincoat and enjoy every minute of this superb show. Everyone will be talking about it after the Fringe is gone.”
Review by Mark Jeffreys from www.remotegoat.co.uk
Posted in Reviews | Leave a Comment »
