The Lark

Christopher Fry’s version of Jean Anouilh’s Joan of Arc play L’ALOUETTE, first presented at the Théâtre Montparnasse, Paris in October 1953. In the USA a different version was used, by Lillian Hellman [qv].

Cast & Crew

Cast

Agnes Sorel
An English Soldier
Archbishop of Rheims
Boudousse
Brother Martin Ladvenu
Captain La Hire
Cauchon
Charles, the Dauphin
Earl of Warwick
Joan
Joan’s brother
Joan’s father
Joan’s mother
Monsieur de la Tremouille
page to the Dauphin
Queen Yolande
Robert de Beaudricourt
The Hangman
The Inquisitor
The Promoter
The Young Queen

Crew

Director
Scenery and Costumes based on designs by
Technical Adviser to Peter Brook
Translator
Assistant Stage Manager
Chief Engineer
Chief Wardrobe Supervisor
Company Manager
Costume Designs executed by
Hats and Head-Dresses by
Manager
Press Representative
Production Manager
Special Properties
Stage Manager

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Play description

Jean Anouilh’s Joan of Arc play L’ALOUETTE, first presented at the Théâtre Montparnasse, Paris in October 1953.

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