Saint Joan: Why Joan of Arc’s story is still relevant

Although written in 1923 about a story from the 15th century, the themes of Saint Joan continue to be pertinent in the 21st century. George Bernard Shaw's classic, written after the canonisation of Joan of Arc in 1920, looks at morality, nationalism and the concept of individual beliefs versus societal institutions. Flyleaf Theatre Company is currently staging the play at Q Theatre in Auckland, detailing the young peasant and soldier's resistance against the English in occupied France, during the Hundred Years war. Actors Bronwyn Ensor and Aaron Richardson spoke to Culture 101 about why the themes remain relevant today and the challenge of playing such an iconic figure in history.