George Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan is based on the life and trials of Joan of Arc whose canonization occurred shortly before he wrote this play. Based on her life in medieval France and records from her trial, Shaw characterizes this unique woman caught between the church and law in this classic production.
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George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), Irish-born playwright, critic, and political activist, began his writing career in London. In addition to writing sixty-three plays, his prodigious output as critic, pamphleteer, and essayist influenced numerous social issues. In 1925, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature and in 1938 an Oscar for the movie version of Pygmalion.
Siobhán McKenna (1923–1986) was an Irish stage and screen actress. She also appeared in several films including King of Kings and Doctor Zhivago.