Athens and the 5th century intellectual revolution – an online course beginning 21 April In the fifth century BC, the ancient Greeks developed a new way of understanding the world. This breakthrough inspired art, science, religion and philosophy that changed the world and laid the foundations of the modern era. This course studies both the … Continue reading "Athens and the 5th C Intellectual Revolution"
The utterly brilliant Paper Odyssey, a Paper Cinema production, returns to Battersea Arts Centre next year. BOOK EARLY, as this show gets sold out every time. Here's the BAC's site for more information and how to book. AND, here's a review of the show from last year, just before it headed off to the Edinburgh … Continue reading "The Paper Odyssey, at the Battersea Arts Centre"
Following in the steps of last year's Electra, and Antigone the year before, the classical students of St Paul's Girls' School are mounting a production of Euripides's Medea in Greek, for one night only. The performance, which is abridged but fully staged, with surtitles, will take place at 6.00 pm on Wednesday 2nd April in the Singing Hall. It … Continue reading "Medea in Greek at St Paul’s Girls’ School"
Dr Hugh Bowden (King's College, London) ‘Alexander the Great: King or God?' Date: Monday 28 April Time: 6pm (doors open at 5.45pm) Where: University of Roehampton, Duchesne Building, 001 This event is hosted by the Roehampton & South West London Classical Association Branch. You can buy a ticket or become a member at the door: … Continue reading "Alexander the Great: King or God? – a talk by Dr Hugh Bowden"
Rome: from city to empire – a weekend course from 2–4 May This course will introduce you to ancient Rome from its origins to the early 4th century AD. You will be able to explore how Rome evolved from an urban metropolis to an imperial capital and discover how the key public buildings in Rome, … Continue reading "Rome: From City to Empire"
This May, ENO presents the world premiere of Thebans, a dramatic new opera from award-winning British composer Julian Anderson with the text written by distinguished playwright Frank McGuinness. We'd like to share an exclusive offer for you to see this powerful re-telling of Sophocles' timeless Theban tragedies. THEBANS TWO-FOR-ONE OFFER* 3 May – 3 June … Continue reading "The Thebans, at the ENO"
Eros & Psyche – Fairytales for Grown-ups at The Forge ARTISTS: Sally Pomme Clayton The Crick Crack Club DATE: 13th May 2014 TIME: 7:30pm LOCATION: The Forge, 3-7 Delancey Street, London, NW1 7NL NEAREST TUBE: Camden Town DESCRIPTION: Socrates doubted it... Eros made sure of it... Aphrodite excelled at it... & Psyche thought about it … Continue reading "Eros & Psyche – Fairytales for Grown-ups at The Forge"
Reading Classical Latin: Ovid's Metamorphoses – a weekend course from 6–8 June From the creation of the world to the tales of Apollo and Daphne and Io, Ovid starts off his Metamorphoses Book 1 with a (big) bang. We shall enjoy the words and humour of this brilliant poet and be amazed at his ability … Continue reading "Reading Classical Latin"
On Friday 13th June we are delighted to be hosting an event as part of Oxford Translation Day! 5.30-6.30pm ‘More Durable Than Brass?’ Celia Campbell and Jonathan Katz, both classicists at St Anne’s College, will discuss English versions of Odes by the great Latin poet Horace (1st century BC), considering some of the problems that … Continue reading "Oxford Translation Day talk: “More Durable Than Brass? Translating Horace’s Odes” at the EOCCC, June 13th"
AD14-2014: Celebrating the bimillenium of Augustus Thursday 19 June 2014 at Solihull School An invitation to all Classics teachers and their pupils to a day of workshops and talks celebrating the bimillenium of the death of the Emperor Augustus. The day will be held at Solihull School and is open to all pupils studying Classics … Continue reading "AD14-2014: Celebrating the bimillenium of Augustus"
