• Virgil Aeneid 12 Talk by Professor Leigh at Drayton Manor High School

    Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

    A talk by Professor Matthew Leigh of St Anne's College, Oxford about the Aeneid 12 GCSE set text will take place at Drayton Manor High School in West London on Wednesday 24th April. The talk is aimed at Latin students who are learning the Aeneid 12 Set Text for GCSE, but other Latin and Classics students … Continue reading "Virgil Aeneid 12 Talk by Professor Leigh at Drayton Manor High School"

  • ‘Sparta’ in Taunton on 29 April…

    Taunton School Staplegrove Road, Somerset, United Kingdom

    I would like to invite teachers to a free talk by Dr Stephen Hodkinson (Nottingham University) on Monday 29th April at 6 pm in the Old Library, Taunton School.  To reserve a place please contact: Dr Stephen Hodkinson (Nottingham University) will speak about: ‘New Approaches to Classical Sparta’ (relevant to GCSE and A level). … Continue reading "‘Sparta’ in Taunton on 29 April…"

  • The Caryatid Porch and its Symbolism: a talk by Michael Vickers

    King Alfred School Manor Wood, North End Road, Golders Green, London, United Kingdom

    Professor Michael Vickers (Jesus College, Oxford) will present a fascinating survey of the symbolism behind the Caryatid Porch on the Erechtheum - the most beautiful and enigmatic of Athenian temples. Thursday May 2nd, 4.15 p.m. King Alfred School - Manor Wood, North End Road, Golders Green, NW117HY Reply to Rod Jackson -

  • Antiquity in Silent Cinema | UCL and Maria Wyke

    Bloomsbury Theatre 12 Gordon Street, London, United Kingdom

    Antiquity in Silent Cinema Friday 3rd May 5-9:15pm   15 Gordon St, London WC1H OAH A late afternoon & evening screening of two rarely seen yet remarkable silent feature films brought over especially from the archives of the Netherlands Film Institute, with piano accompaniment. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ADMISSION FREE. Booking is not necessary but … Continue reading "Antiquity in Silent Cinema | UCL and Maria Wyke"

  • Guildford Classical Association May Talk: Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill

    St Catherine's School Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

    Tuesday May 7th, 2013 Professor Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge "HERCULANEUM" St Catherine's School, Bramley: Auditorium, Anniversary Halls 7.30pm – Refreshments available 8pm – Lecture Free Entry Please email  to reserve a place.

  • Daniel Morden performs ‘The Odyssey’ at Bradford Grammar School, Wednesday 8th May

    Bradford Grammar School , United Kingdom

    Award-winning storyteller, Daniel Morden, will be performing excerpts from the story of Odysseus at Bradford Grammar School on Wednesday 8th May. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see this talented bard in action. It will be a fabulous evening and is an absolute MUST for anyone studying/teaching Homer at GCSE or A-level. Daniel really brings the … Continue reading "Daniel Morden performs ‘The Odyssey’ at Bradford Grammar School, Wednesday 8th May"

  • Dido, Queen of Carthage from @LAZARUSTC : Greenwich Theatre

    Greenwich Theatre Croom's Hill, London, United Kingdom

    14th May - 1st June 2013, Greenwich Theatre Troy has fallen. Its finest warrior Aeneas seeks sanctuary on the soil of Carthage. A chance encounter with the Queen of the nation sparks one of the greatest love stories of all time and asks, in a world controlled by the Gods, can mere mortal love be … Continue reading "Dido, Queen of Carthage from @LAZARUSTC : Greenwich Theatre"

    £10 – £15.00
  • Ancient Market Day

    University of Liverpool , United Kingdom

    Wednesday 15th May, 11.45-3pm Ancient Market Day will be returning to Abercromby Square again in 2013 due to popular demand. Ancient Market Day is a fete-style interactive day aimed at Years 9 and 10, designed to allow pupils to explore aspects of the ancient world through a set of hands-on activities. If the weather is … Continue reading "Ancient Market Day"

  • Gift of the Nile: Ancient Greeks & Egyptians

    Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, United Kingdom

    Gift of the Nile: Ancient Greeks & Egyptians Saturday, 18 May 2013, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Join researchers at the Department of Classics and the Ure Museum, University of Reading, to investigate the interaction of Ancient Greeks & Egyptians through trade, politics, art & literature. Professor Phiroze Vasunia: Black Athena Dr Amy Smith: Dressing like a … Continue reading "Gift of the Nile: Ancient Greeks & Egyptians"

    Free, with registration
  • ‘Women in Parliament’, A Production by Theatro Technis (based on Aristophanes’ ‘Assemblywomen’)

    Theatro Technis 26 Crowndale Road, London, United Kingdom

    Theatro Technis presents “Women in Parliament”, an adaptation of Aristophanes’ hilarious satire, translated by George Theodorites and directed by George Eugeniou. Premiering on the 4th of June, this biting show will be running for two weeks, until the 15th of June. It forms part of a larger cycle of five plays presented at our venue … Continue reading "‘Women in Parliament’, A Production by Theatro Technis (based on Aristophanes’ ‘Assemblywomen’)"