Performed in the annual Dionysia festivals, tragic drama was a central tradition of Ancient Greece, a method of both ...
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting social, political and economic crisis have had an impact on every feature of human society, including artistic and cultural life. The series Reading Greek ...
A notable figure who blazed the trail for Greek tragedy was a man named Thespis. A poet and actor, Thespis began to act out individual characters by switching between different masks. In its earliest ...
Can ancient drama heal contemporary campus divides? That’s what one small liberal arts college believes. Kenyon College in Ohio is using ancient Greek plays to foster dialogue around modern conflicts, ...
From the myths of Medea to the fury of Antigone, ancient Greek theatre continues to resonate with modern audiences because it explores timeless human experiences and universal themes from morality, ...
Mixing Greek drama with Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, “Oedipus the King, Mama!” took the stage this month as a playful collision of ancient tragedy and rock ‘n’ roll spectacle. The Getty Villa Museum ...
A new play inspired by a 2,000-year-old classic Greek myth is premiering in Charlotte this weekend and reimagines the concerns of Chicano and Latino communities in Los Angeles. "Electricidad" is based ...
With just over a month left of 2025, cultural organisers are busy planning ahead for next year’s festival season. Returning with an outstanding selection of Greek drama productions is the ...
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