Theatre
Leave. To Remain (An Aristophanic Brexit Tale)
Cheney School Oxford, United KingdomFound In Translation Theatre Co. presents Leave. To Remain (An Aristophanic Brexit Tale) Cheney School In an absurd alt-reality Brexit Britain, the Government has outsourced democracy to a TV voting show, pizza is banned for its foreign origins and a visa to France now costs 30 Euros (£300). Eventually Dick has had enough and […]
Medea in Exile: Origins of a Myth (Being Human)
University of Bristol Bristol, United KingdomWe think we know Medea, the scorned lover and her act of monstrous revenge, but Euripides’ tragedy was just one of approximately 19 classical plays to feature her, and in antiquity she was also a familiar figure from epic and lyric poetry. ‘Medea in Exile’ features the world premiere of a trilogy of new plays […]
‘A Play after Euripides’ Andromeda’
Classics Faculty, University of Oxford 66 St Giles', Oxford, United Kingdom'A Play after Euripides' Andromeda': a rehearsed reading from a new play by Hannah Greenstreet, followed by discussion with Astrid Rodda. Lecture Theatre, Ioannou Centre, 66 St Giles', Oxford
Andromeda
Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus, Nottingham, United KingdomA hero saves a princess from a monster. Two girls meet on a starry night. Andromeda is a queer reimagining of Euripides’ Andromeda, constellating fragments from Greek myth with a contemporary queer love story. What happens when we get stuck between a rock and a hard place? Part of the Amplify Festival.
Seminar Series: Agamennone Classico e Contemporaneo
OnlineAn online seminar series on Aeschylus’ and Seneca's Agamemnon and their modern and contemporary reception, running from February to May 2021. Hosted by the University of Bologna. Agamennone Classico e Contemporaneo is a project that brings together research from the departments of Cultural Heritage and Classical Philology and Italian Studies of the University of Bologna, the […]
‘The Bacchae’: a solo performance written, created and performed by Ewan Downie
University of St Andrews St Andrews, United KingdomCompany of Wolves presents 'The Bacchae', a new solo performance inspired by Euripides, which takes place on Friday the 6th of October 2023 at The Byre Theatre, St Andrews. Running for an hour with no interval, the performance will be followed by a Q&A. Booking follows a 'Pay What You Can' policy - £15, £12, […]
2023 Oxford Greek Play – Euripides’ Medea
oxford playhouse Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, OxfordThe Oxford Greek Play, whose first production took place in 1880, is a student-run triennial event supported by the Oxford University Classical Drama Society (OUCDS) and the Oxford Playhouse. What drives a mother to kill her own children? How can a victimised woman turn into a passionate and scheming avenger? These questions have gripped audiences of Euripides’ Medea for over 2000 […]
APGRD 2024 Public Lecture: The Comic Body in Ancient Greek Theatre and Art
Classics Faculty, University of Oxford 66 St Giles', Oxford, United KingdomAlexa Piqueux (Associate Professor of Ancient Greek Literature at Université Paris Nanterre), is author of the acclaimed The Comic Body in Ancient Greek Theatre and Art, 440-320 BCE (OUP, 2022) - the first full-length study on how the body is staged, represented, and perceived in ancient Greek Old and Middle Comedy. Free, all welcome; no booking required. […]
Applications open for BADA Greek Theatre Program, Summer 2024
Greek Theatre: From the Ancient World to the Modern, Through Theory and Performance is BADA’s month-long summer program dedicated to exploring the performance and reception of ancient drama. Its interdisciplinary model means it is suitable for students and theatre practitioners at various stages of their careers. Participants will spend the first ten days of the course […]
UCL 2024 Classics Play – Euripides’ Bacchae 7-9 February
University College London London, United KingdomBloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AH The UCL Greek and Latin department presents a visceral and musical interpretation of Euripides’ Bacchae, translated by Anne Carson Directed by Pari Ahuja and produced by Ed Kirby, this rendition of the play delves into the duality of the plotline and characters, showcasing dynamic changes from extravagance […]