Joanna of Arc (19 November 1961)

 A ballet by Joanna Priest. Mentioned in a thesis here

I think was on television in Adelaide in 1961 as part of  a show called Southern Stars.

Ellershaw, Margaret. "Joanna of Arc: Joanne Priest's Biggest TV Venture ready for
Cameras. " TV Times 15 November 1961

Joanna of Arc. "southern Stars" second anniversary, 19 November 1961

Title No: 468026
Title: [JOANNA OF ARC, SOUTHERN STARS] : ORIGINAL RELEASE
Alternative Title: SOUTHERN STARS
Production Date: c. 1961
Produced as: Play; Telemovie
Category: Children
Media: Television
Summary:  The story of 'Joan of Arc' in three acts as told by dance and music, the choreography is by Christine Hanboun who plays Joan of Arc. The play is staged in a TV studio, before each act Joanna Priest gives a brief description of each act. Adults and teenagers dance and act in the play. The music is a classical piece.
Country of Origin: Australia
Language: English

Southern Stars. A woman introduces it. Says based on de Quincy's essay and the words spoken by narrator are De Quincy's. 

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