George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan premiered in 1923 and tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young woman who led an army against the English and united France as a nation and crowned King Charles VII during the 100 Years War. After being arrested and put on trial as a heretic, she was burned at the stake in 1431. Shaw's Saint Joan explores the nature of miracles, pride, nationalism, and betrayal. Featuring local volunteer performers with all proceeds going to the St. John's Stone Church Conservation Project.
Land acknowledgement
The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties did not surrender the territory and resources, but recognized Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati title, and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.
Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.
