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From Germany, this funny and poignant tale about bullying and escapism explores how to summon the courage to confront one’s enemies by finding personal strength within.

Joan doesn´t really like school because three girls always pick on her; besides she prefers to read books about the Middle Ages, witches and Joan of Ark. But when Joan vents her anger by throwing a stone through one of the school´s windows, a letter is sent to her parents, which has to be brought back signed the next day.

Joan escapes by going to the zoo where some comic meerkats predict that she will be elected to save France and help the king get his crown. Believing that her own problems will be solved if she can do this; Joan borrows her brother’s sword and shield and sets out for France.

Recommended for audiences aged 9 years and over, The Terrific Adventures of Brave Joan Woodsword is directed by Alex Byrne, who recently directed Hansel and Gretel at Bristol’s Tobacco Factory.