Fragments, a New Play about Euripides and Papyrology, by @LASwiftClassics

In the backroom of a library archive, three papyrologists pore over some tattered fragments of papyrus, 2000 years old. Could they be the remnants of a lost masterpiece by Euripides?  The ancient text tells the story of Aeyptus, a boy determined to avenge his murdered father and brothers. But how can he succeed when almost all of the script is missing? Piecing his story together will take you on a journey around the fragments in your own mind: memories, assumptions, things half-heard. Inspired by the vast collections of ancient papyrus stored in museums around the world, FRAGMENTS is an irreverent take on an ancient lost play: combining anarchic performance, lo-fi imagery, original music… and a whole lot of conjecture. The Playground Theatre, London: 14 April – 6 May – book tickets here The Old Fire Station, Oxford: 12 May – 13 May – book tickets here Explore the production at www.potentialdifference.org.uk

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There will be a pre-show talk aimed at school students on 26^th April, on the theme of ‘What’s lost from the ancient world and why does it matter?’. It will be suitable for A Level or GCSE students of Latin/Greek/Classical Civilisation. The talk will be held in the theatre venue (The Playground) at 5pm. The talk is free of charge. They can offer school groups a discounted rate for tickets to the show itself: teachers should contact natalie@potentialdifference.org.uk to discuss your needs and she can arrange a code.