“Joan…: portrayed by Louisa Stuart-Smith, this naïve, pious, stubborn, conceited yet charming and infectiously optimistic character becomes entirely believable. Stuart-Smith’s stiff and upright body language, lively and dramatic movements, and passionate speech all serve to engage the audience with her struggle. Somehow she is both annoying and endearing, frustratingly arrogant yet unbelievably courageous – as Poulengey…says, “there is something about her”.” — Varsity