Antigone

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Desperate to gain control over a city ravaged by civil war, Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone’s rebellious brother. Outraged, she defies his edict. This action causes Creon to defend his rule by condemning the young woman, his niece, to be buried alive. This is a collection on the National Theatre’s 2012 production of Antigone and contains interviews with director Polly Findlay and cast members including Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker.

  1. 04.03.2015 · VIDEO

    Women in Greek Theatre

    This film explores the role of women in Ancient Greek society and the representation of female identity in Antigone, Women of Troy and Medea. Dr Lucy Jackson, Teaching Fellow at King's College London & Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) looks back over these recent Greek productions at the National Theatre, featuring Helen McCrory and Jodie Whittaker. For background detail on Greek theatre productions at the National Theatre, see our online exhibit: https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/u/0/exhibit/greek-tragedy-at-the-national-theatre/wRnC0fJ0

    7 min.

  2. 15.01.2015 · VIDEO

    Modern Interpretations of Greek Chorus

    Find out more about the theatre of Ancient Greece, with this film that examines the role of the chorus, a defining aspect of the plays that emerged there between 500BC and 220BC. Dr Lucy Jackson, Teaching Fellow at King's College London & Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) looks back over some of the recent Greek productions at the National Theatre, and their portrayal of the collective voice of the chorus, featuring directors Katie Mitchell, Carrie Cracknell, Polly Findlay and actor Helen McCrory. For background detail on Greek theatre productions at the National Theatre, see our online exhibit: https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/u/0/exhibit/greek-tragedy-at-the-national-theatre/wRnC0fJ0

    5 min.

  3. 27.03.2013 · VIDEO

    An Introduction to Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama

    This is a short film about Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama, discussing the festival of Dionysus, the original performance conditions and how these types of performances differ from Greek Tragedy. Featured in this video: Professor Edith Hall, Dr Sean McEvoy, Professor Alan Sommerstein, Dr Laura Swift

    5 min.

  4. 12.02.2013 · VIDEO

    Heightened Language

    Ancient plays are often problematic because of their use of language, director Polly Findlay talks about she approached this in the 2012 production of Antigone.

    5 min.

  5. 11.02.2013

    Antigone - Video workpack

    This is a pdf workpack for teachers to use alongside the video resources on Antigone.

  6. 08.02.2013 · VIDEO

    Creon and Haemon

    Haemon is the last of Creon's three sons. In this video Christopher Eccleston discusses how the loss of his two sons affected his relationship with Haemon.

    4 min.

  7. 07.02.2013 · VIDEO

    An introduction to Antigone

    This video offers a brief introduction to Aristotle's theory of tragedy before focusing on the 2012 production of Antigone, directed by Polly Findlay from Don Taylor's translation.

    9 min.

  8. 07.02.2013 · VIDEO

    The Ancient Greek Chorus

    This film offers a brief introduction to the Ancient Greek Chorus, and the contemporary interpretation of the Chorus in Polly Findlay's 2012 production from Don Taylor's translation.

    6 min.
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Desperate to gain control over a city ravaged by civil war, Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone’s rebellious brother. Outraged, she defies his edict. This action causes Creon to defend his rule by condemning the young woman, his niece, to be buried alive. This is a collection on the National Theatre’s 2012 production of Antigone and contains interviews with director Polly Findlay and cast members including Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker.

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  • Skaber
    National Theatre
  • Aktive år
    2013 - 2015
  • Episoder
    16
  • Vurdering
    Ikke anstødeligt
  • Websted for serie
    Antigone

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