Oxford Theatre Guild
By Oxford Theatre Guild
In 2020 we switched from producing live theatre to online drama, both video and audio. This podcast contains selected audio theatre, mostly recorded live and remotely.
Oxford Theatre GuildJun 14, 2021
Saint Joan - Part 3
French for the French, England for the English”
In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times. A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her.
Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy. Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century.
Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.
Part 3
Scene VI – A Hall in the Castle of Rouen. The trial of Joan. 30 May 1431.
Epilogue – Bedroom in the Château of Charles VII. June 1456.
Cast
Rachel Smith - JOAN
Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS
Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims
David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY
Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN / Charles VII
Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON
Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK
Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu
Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France
Tim Eyres - De Stogumber
Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman
Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor
Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY
Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton
Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves
Saint Joan - Part 2
French for the French, England for the English”
In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times. A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her.
Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy. Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century.
Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.
Part 2
Scene IV – The Earl of Warwick’s Tent in the English Camp – a conspiracy emerges between the French, the English and the church.
Scene V – The Ambulatory of Rheims Cathedral – the prince is crowned, do the French back Joan’s desire for military victory, or do they sue for peace?
Cast
Rachel Smith - JOAN
Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS
Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims
David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY
Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN / Charles VII
Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON
Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK
Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu
Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France
Tim Eyres - De Stogumber
Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman
Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor
Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY
Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton
Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves
Saint Joan - Part 1
French for the French, England for the English”
In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times. A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her.
Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy. Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century.
Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.
Part 1
Scene I – The Castle of Valcouleurs. A spring morning 1429 – Joan emerges as a leader of soldiers
Scene II – Antechamber and Throne Room at Chinon. 8 March 1429 – the forces behind the French crown decide whether to use Joan’s powers
Scene III – The Bank of the River Loire near Orleans. 29 April 1429 – Joan's first military triumph
Cast
Rachel Smith - JOAN
Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS
Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims
David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY
Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN / Charles VII
Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON
Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK
Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu
Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France
Tim Eyres - De Stogumber
Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman
Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor
Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY
Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton
Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves
Charleys Aunt - Act 3
An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama.
Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents.
As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s.
Act 3 of 3.
Cast:
STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres
COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin
JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith
CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge
LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes
BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan
DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor
AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson
KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer
ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris
Production Team:
Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves
Additional sound - Martha Zumack
Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener
Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.
Charleys Aunt - Act 1
An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama.
Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents.
As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s.
Act 1 of 3.
Cast:
STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres
COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin
JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith
CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge
LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes
BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan
DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor
AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson
KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer
ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris
Production Team:
Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves
Additional sound - Martha Zumack
Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener
Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.
Charleys Aunt - Act 2
An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama.
Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents.
As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s.
Act 2 of 3.
Cast:
STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres
COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin
JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith
CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge
LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes
BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan
DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor
AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson
KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer
ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris
Production Team:
Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves
Additional sound - Martha Zumack
Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener
Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.