91Èȱ¬

Dame Janet Suzman looks back on her role as Joan of Arc in the 91Èȱ¬ adaptations of Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses.

Under the direction of John Barton and Peter Hall at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Janet delivered a highly acclaimed performance, and here she recalls the challenges she faced playing a figure as iconic as Joan. She explains how these groundbreaking productions brought a modern relevance to conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster and shares memories of working with fellow cast members, including Donald Sinden and the great Peggy Ashcroft.