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Lacklustre
16 October 2022
Very repetitive and a bit amateur. Was very excited for non binary and queer rep but it was very shallow and preachy.
F M Confirmed ticket purchaser
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16 October 2022
Power and passion, contempt and challenge, laughter and love, all wrapped up in a cry for understanding and call to action. Superb.
Dom Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Astounding
10 October 2022
This show is a gift, beautifully written and performed from the heart. Would 100% recommend!
KC Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Not quite sure what I was watching..
8 October 2022
Yeah, not quite sure what I was watching with this one. The actors worked very hard .. but not too sure what they achieved. It was like four different shows jammed together that didn’t really have a linear point. The costumes were .. bizarre and didn’t really make much sense- it was like someone raided the costumes cupboard and then ran out of budget (examples being the weird bedsheets that had just been spray painted with the English flag) which is just disappointing. Because I’ve seen some wonderful costumes produced by The Globe, it just seemed such a shame that this was so naff.
As someone who is non-binary, I was very disappointed with this show. I really wanted it to be something that could help educate and inspire about the trans community. I was utterly disappointed. It could’ve been so much more.
That said, the weirdest bit of the show is when a member of the audience had collapsed on the floor and instead of calling for a show stop, something that is somewhat industry standard, the show continued which just seemed odd? It was distracting for both the audience and cast (who did handle it well, and continued. So, props to them!), and could’ve been quite serious… just don’t think it was handled as well as it could have been.
To quote the show, this was ‘disappointing shit’ and ‘what was going on?’
Rosie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Transforming and trans firming
4 October 2022
As a Transwoman I was told to go alone as my makeup would not survive the night. This was good advice. I suspect if your heteronormative and cis you may still find this play outstanding. But if you are queer it’s a must see. They (lead and cast) are amazing and the writing and premise overwhelming.
10 stars out of 5.
Nicci Take Confirmed ticket purchaser
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I, Joan. FANTASTIC!
2 October 2022
The first show I saw in London. The best show I’ve ever seen! (I’m in my 50’s) Isobel is a famous movie star upcoming. I cannot wait to see her career take off!!!
Jo Ann Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Globe Always Delivers
26 September 2022
A show of passion, humour and heart!
Katie Hawkridge Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Whether you like it or not this play will absolutely leave you thinking
26 September 2022
This production of I Joan was a truly thought provoking take on the tragedy in which it takes a very unique perspective of the character.
Oliver Confirmed ticket purchaser
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I Joan
25 September 2022
Great to see anything at The Globe, but this was special. A strong cast, story told with a lot of innovation. Definitely worth going to see.
Bart Confirmed ticket purchaser
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25 September 2022
I loved this play. I believed in the history of it the whole time. And yet it was a story for today. And I thought the performances were magical. A thoroughly wonderful afternoon at the theatre.
Thank you.
Johanna Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Gsce drama
18 September 2022
One for the Gsce drama syllabus along with knife crime ,bullying etc
Geraldine Lowry Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous, fast-paced show
18 September 2022
I, Joan is just an amazing show. Filled with humor, and set so far back in the past, yet emphasizes so many points that are vital in the world today.
All of the performers are exceptionally good, the costumes are wonderful and the fact that so much was accomplished with such a simple set is a testament to the quality of writing, production and everyone involved.
I highly recommend the show. And since this was my first visit to the Globe, let me also say what a great experience that is. Can't wait to go back.
Rebecca Confirmed ticket purchaser
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First time at the globe…
5 September 2022
I really wanted to like this. Joan of Arc is such a positive historical character in so many different ways. The light moments had me laughing but the play just seems didn’t ‘gel’ for me.
Even my 17 year old, who is totally accepting of any gender and non gender people, said that he felt disappointed that Joan of Arc had been kidnapped as an historical ‘non-binary’ soap box. Strangely he also left with the idea that the play had given the message that men are supposed to be totally useless and that strong women had been bashed too. I just didn’t get it.
Visitor from Newark Confirmed ticket purchaser
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I, Joan forever
4 September 2022
I loved this play. It is an honest telling of a story that grips you. There was no set or gimmick, nothing got in the way of this heart to heart experience. Thank you.
Effie Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Ok
4 September 2022
Not the best play I’ve seen at the globe definitely not keen on covering up
The beautiful stage with flooring
S Confirmed ticket purchaser
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My favourite historical figure, recontextualised
2 September 2022
Joan of Arc is one of my favourite historical figures- very fascinating and intriguing in the different ways they have been interpreted- but I have never seen such a solid and powerful presentation of Joan as non-binary.
The play is simultaneously very fun and very powerful- it takes great time to show the trans experience as not just one fraught with concerns and expectations but also one of joy and euphoria. The writing is both sharp and fun, and relatable and honest when it needs to be.
It also feels both very historical and modern- yes, it’s telling us of a medieval non-binary person, but the theming and message is obviously current- i think that with easy-to-afford standing seats this is a Joan of Arc that speaks to todays queer youth. It’s immensely inspiring! They also actually feel like a working class hero, something I think has been lost in other adaptions of Joan.
In a lot of Joan of Arc’s visual depictions, they are depicted with a halo, or glowing ring around their head- here it’s also present, but the glow comes from their smile- scenes showing their enthusiasm, and their growing certainty in their gender, and love of themselves. That smile! The expression transcends most describable feelings of joy in my experience. It won’t leave me. Ever.
(I apologise for the long review but the show has left me with many thoughts. Thank you to everyone involved for such an incredible show.)
Jacob Caton-Rose Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
30 August 2022
Such a vibrant play.
Loved it. The cast were amazing
Lyn Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Production doesn't serve the writing
30 August 2022
A beautifully seeringly honest and powerful piece of writing, rightly given an outing at a major venue.
The production and staging does not match the truth of the writing, it is gimmicky and badly staged and lacks skill and experience: the movement is terrible, abstract and repetitive, choreography for dancers not movement for actors and the point of view of the actors in the movement sequences lack motivation and consistency. Some people looked at the audience and smiled as if they were in a musical, some people had embarassed expressions and no one had any reason to move or any relationships with each other. On the night I saw it the music was out of time or else if its meant to be a -rythmic this does not add to the drama and takes away from the emotional impact of the writing: the musicians destracted from the drama by laughing at the jokes, which made them look amateur and the set meant that there were only a few options to enter- which quickly lost surprise. the actors were great and the central performance beautiful- but they were working against the concepts of the creative team. They also didn't reach the house vocally and there was a lack of clarity about the style- some were doing TV acting and some Shakespearean acting. The Director clearly hadn't done their job in finding the play's world or register. But see it for the writing and the message.
Theatre worker Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing re-adaption of the story of Joan of Arch
29 August 2022
Really appreciated the acting and speeches, quality of acting and originality in the adaption in general. The musical scenes were less good in my opinion, but this is my personal taste.
Ben Confirmed ticket purchaser
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28 August 2022
I like that the writer knows they can spare a character that does not deserve death.
Ali S. Confirmed ticket purchaser
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27 August 2022
Excellent. Throughly enjoyed . Next time I will book seats though its a long time to stand x
Jan day Confirmed ticket purchaser
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EXCELLENT
27 August 2022
Great performances. So clever how wove trans rights with the Joan of arc story. Some excellent scenes and choreography…. Maybe a tiny bit too long winded at certain points but this (minor point) didn’t distract from it being an overall great show. I would recommend…
Jen Confirmed ticket purchaser
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joan
26 August 2022
History modernised and so well done.
Mr Kuldip Dhaliwal Confirmed ticket purchaser
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I, Joan
26 August 2022
Loved it! Classic story brought up to date with fabulous characters, choreography and humour. A very empowering performance for people who have always felt like freaks!
I felt proud to be who I am and to belong to such a rich and diverse community.
Sandra Beccarelli Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Truly awful
26 August 2022
From the opening monologue which is a confused pseudo political contradictory and twisted attempt at justification to the nauseating end watching I Joan was a painful experience.
I’ve never seen so many walk outs, I counted 7 in the first 1/2 hour.
The audience reception ranged from delirious rapture( from those with Blue hair, piercing and really shite T-shirts) to incredulous disbelief and praying for the end( never have so many wanted to see and been relieved at Joan ablaze )
If you have Blue hair and a personality disorder you’ll probably love it , if not, give it a miss .
Sean Confirmed ticket purchaser
