Ancient Images, Modern Eyes: The Classical World in Modern Media and Advertising

University of Warwick Coventry

An exciting day of interactive workshops, discussions and activities on the theme of Classical Antiquity as it appears in modern media and advertising. Beginning with the Renaissance and happening as recently as Ariana Grande’s video for the hit song 'God is a Woman', the ancient – and most often the Classical – world has been […]

2023 Oxford Greek Play – Euripides’ Medea

oxford playhouse Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford

The 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 […]

UCL 2024 Classics Play – Euripides’ Bacchae 7-9 February

University College London London, United Kingdom

Bloomsbury 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 […]

Young People Graphic Novel Competition Open for Entries – deadline 4/8/2024

For the Faculty of Classics Outreach Competition 2024, create a comic strip based on Greek myth! Teams of 1-3 young people can now enter a new outreach competition but everyone in the team must be in the same age category: 11-13, 14-16, 17-19. Entries must be no more than one A4 page in size. With […]