Greek Theatre

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Western theatre has its roots in the theatre of Ancient Greece and the plays that originated there. This collection features videos and workpacks about Greek theatre and productions of Greek plays staged at the National Theatre, including a series of videos on the 2012 production of Antigone starring Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker.

  1. 03/04/2015 · 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. 01/15/2015 · 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. 09/18/2014 · VIDEO

    Medea: Staging a contemporary play

    Actor Helen McCrory, writer Ben Power and director Carrie Cracknell talk about Euripides' Medea as a contemporary story and how it is still a relevant play for today.

    3 min

  4. 09/03/2014

    Medea: Women in Ancient Greece

    Historian Bettany Hughes and theatre scholar Oliver Taplin discuss the place of women in religion and their depiction as dangerous and tragic figures.

    27 min

  5. 08/27/2014

    Medea: Motives and Murder

    Forensic psychiatrist Christopher Cordess and academic Julia Stroud discuss the depiction of revenge killing in Medea, reflecting on the reality of similar actions and their psychological impact. This is a recording of a live Platform event.

    33 min

  6. 08/21/2014

    Medea: Act of Madness

    Is Medea's behaviour determined by 'madness'? Classicist Edith Hall and psychiatrist Femi Oyebode discuss this question with Genista McIntosh. This is a recording of a live Platform event.

    30 min

  7. 08/06/2013 · VIDEO

    Women of Troy (2007): Stage Design

    Professor Edith Hall discusses Katie Mitchell's staging for the 2007 production of Euripides' Women of Troy in the Lyttelton Theatre, exploring archive images of Bunny Christie's designs for the production

    3 min

  8. 08/05/2013 · VIDEO

    The Oresteia (1999): Design Concepts

    Professor Oliver Taplin discusses elements of production design in Katie Mitchell's 1999 version of Aeschylus's The Oresteia.

    2 min
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Western theatre has its roots in the theatre of Ancient Greece and the plays that originated there. This collection features videos and workpacks about Greek theatre and productions of Greek plays staged at the National Theatre, including a series of videos on the 2012 production of Antigone starring Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker.

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  • Creator
    National Theatre
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2015
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Greek Theatre

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