I Am Joan

I Am Joan is an autobiographical one woman show. A hopeful comedy about a woman in recovery from trauma finding empowerment by connecting with various inspiring Joans, such as Joan Collins, Joan Jett and Joan of Arc, all of whom embody elusive qualities of resilience and self-belief.   
Think Dynasty meets Joan of Arc with lashings of cherry bakewells and a heavy dose of glam rock.
Irreverent, laugh out loud, hold your breath and get the tissues out;
this show will stay with you long after you watch it.
Written & performed by Viv Gordon
Live Music & Original Composition by Thomas Johnson
Directed by Tom Roden
Dramaturgy by Chris Fogg
Choreography by Mandy Braden
Design by Mayou Trikerioti
Produced by Strike a Light Festival

Funded by Arts Council England South West, UnLimited, Dance in Devon, Pavilion Dance South West,
​Strike A Light Festival, The Barnwood Trust and Mean Feet Dance. 
"A beautifully paced piece. At once both touchingly personal and universal in its themes. I am still haunted by it."
Ruth Kapadia - Diversity Officer Arts Council England    
 
"This piece is a call to arms"
Deryck Newland - Pavilion Dance South West ​