Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
George Devine
Translated By
Charlotte & A. L. Lloyd
Original Language
German
Part Of
ESC at the Queen’s
Dates Performed
Thursday 11th June 1964
ESC at the Queen’s
Play Details
Synopsis
In the bustling and corrupt stockyards of 20th century Chicago, Joan of Arc’s spirit is reimagined in a battle against capitalism and moral decay.
Joan of Arc is transformed into Joan Dark, a member of the “Black Straw Hats” (a Salvation Army-like group). The play centers on Joan’s struggle against the powerful and unscrupulous meat-packing tycoon Pierpont Mauler. As Joan works to help the impoverished workers, she becomes entangled in the harsh realities of economic exploitation and class struggle.
Saint Joan of the Stockyards explores themes of capitalism, moral integrity, and the struggle for social justice. Brecht’s use of humor and songs throughout the play adds layers of irony and critique, typical of his epic theatre style. The play, never staged in Brecht’s lifetime, is a profound commentary on the social and economic issues of the time.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Brian Anderson
Cast
Robert Ayres
Cast
Bruce Boa
Cast
John Boht
Cast
Kate Brown
Cast
Patricia Connolly
Cast
Mark Dignam
Cast
Clive Endersby
Cast
Katie Fitzroy
Cast
Victor Flattery
Cast
Hal Galili
Cast
Paddy Glyn
Cast
Alan Guiness
Cast
Bob Haddow
Cast
George Hancock
Cast
Brian Hewitt
Cast
Michael Medwin
Cast
John Moore
Cast
Roy Pattison
Cast
Richard Pescud
Cast
Denis Shaw
Cast
Nicholas Smith
Cast
Desmond Stokes
Cast
Paul Tamarin
Cast
Malcolm Taylor
Cast
Dervis Ward
Cast
Thick WIlson
Translator
Charlotte & A. L. Lloyd
Designer
Joceyln Herbert
Sound
John Addison
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