Henry VI,Part 1, 1963, Royal Shakespeare Company: Janet Suzman as Joan la Pucelle.Director, Peter Hall; Designer, John Bury; Pho

"From the visual standpoint, the productions are blatantly contemporary - John Bury's bolted steel scales continue to show history as a forge in which countries and ideals are beaten, shaped, grow hot and cold. The ritual element and spectacle are superbly arranged - in particular one thinks of the Lists of Coventry, the walls of Flint Castle, the Coronation of Henry V and the final scene of Edward IV." John Gardner, Herald 23.10.64

The blocking here shows how an empty stage can be filled by figures and portable weapons. HMR