Swan Theatre 2.30pm – 3.30pm Artistic Director Gregory Doran introduces our series of events with a conversation exploring Ovid’s modern relevance and his influence on Shakespeare’s writing, with Guardian journalist … Continue reading "RSC: In Conversation: Ovid and Shakespeare"
Swan Theatre 4pm - 5:30pm A selection of Ted Hughes' famous retelling of Ovid's Metamorphoses, chosen by Gregory Doran, and read by RSC actors past and present. Who was Proserpina? … Continue reading "RSC: Tales From Ovid, by Ted Hughes"
Classical Society Lecture, 6.30 p.m., Monday 9th October 2017, The Cloisters Oracles - but what else? Delphi through the ages. Professor Michael Scott Delphi was considered by the ancient Greeks … Continue reading "‘Oracles – but what else? Delphi through the ages’, a talk by Michael Scott"
Swan Theatre 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Suitable for ages 8-11 and their parent/guardian Ovid’s stories were written over 2,000 years ago and inspired some of Shakespeare’s best-loved … Continue reading "RSC: Three Tales From Ovid, retold by Amber Hsu"
Tuesday 10th October Mr William Lawrence will speak on The Odyssey. This talk is aimed at KS3 pupils, also suitable for slightly older students. Venue: Guildford High School, London Road, … Continue reading "Guildford Classical Association Schools Talk: Mr William Lawrence on The Odyssey"
11th-14th October https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medea-tickets-37693725949 "Medea is the final instalment in By Jove’s season of violent women, a triptych of plays exploring the narratives of women who commit acts of violence. Medea … Continue reading "‘Medea’ by By Jove Theatre Company"
On Wednesday 11th October at 4.30 pm, Mr Bijan Omrani will be speaking on: The conquest of Gaul: how Caesar changed Europe In the 50s BC, Julius Caesar conducted a … Continue reading "Bijan Omrani to talk on Caesar in Gaul"
I am delighted to announce the Autumn lecture of the Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association: Walking with Socrates: Philosophy in the City of Athens Professor Tim Whitmarsh 12th October … Continue reading "Walking with Socrates: Philosophy in the City of Athens"
Swan Theatre 7.30pm Suitable for ages 12+ Witness a battle of words and wit as three of the UK's leading slam poets challenge Ovid, Horace and Virgil in three-minute performances … Continue reading "RSC: Dead or Alive Poetry Slam (Ovid)"
Fishbourne Roman Palace Hear legends of early Rome, trace the conflict with Hannibal and Carthage, and witness Rome’s cultural catch-up with Greece. The plot thickens as we reach the era … Continue reading "History of Rome"
