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Published 2 years ago

Non-binary Joan of Arc play causes a stir as critics turn on depiction of cultural icon

Summary by Ground News
Globe Theatre to make Joan of Arc a non-binary character in new play. Lead role will be played by Isobel Thom, who also uses the pronouns "they/them." Theatre bosses of the London theatre say the play will "offer the possibility of another point of view." Joan of Arc achieved fame in France for her heroism as she led the French army in victory over England in 1429 during the Hundred Years' War.

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The IndependentThe Independent

Joan of Arc to be portrayed as non-binary in new production at Shakespeare’s Globe

Production will ‘question the gender binary’

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Irish IndependentIrish Independent

Joan of Arc to be made a non-binary character in new Globe production

A new Globe Theatre production exploring the life of Joan of Arc will see the legendary French heroine made into a non-binary character.

2 years ago·Ireland
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Metro NewsMetro News

Joan of Arc to be non-binary character in London Globe Theatre production

The Globe says it's committed to being 'inclusive and diverse'.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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The TelegraphThe Telegraph

Globe Theatre makes Joan of Arc non-binary in new play

Artistic director argues that ‘theatres do not deal with historical reality’ as campaign group says women are ‘tired of being erased’

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

Joan of Arc to be made non-binary in new Globe production

The historical figure is known for leading the French in battles against English soldiers in the Hundred Years War

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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NewsweekNewsweek

Uproar as Joan of Arc portrayed as non-binary in U.K. play

An upcoming play in London will feature a non-binary lead in "I, Joan," a show about French woman and cultural icon Joan of Arc.

2 years ago·United States
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