Events

News of this forthcoming production, from Yana Zarifi-Sistovari, the Artistic Director... Thiasos Theatre company is performing the Hippolytos at The Cockpit Theatre in London 24-27th February. The Hippolytos was first presented at the Triennial Classics Conference held at Cambridge University in 1998 and had toured in several countries up to 2004.  This 'revival' was prompted by an invitation … Continue reading "Hippolytos at the Cockpit Theatre, London: 24-7th February"

There will be a performance of Aristophanes' Lysistrata by AoD on Thursday 25th February 2016 at 2pm at Manchester Grammar School, Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT. Tickets cost £8 each, and there's a 10% discount for 10 or more tickets. Booking is via the MGS Box Office at https://thelittleboxoffice.com/mgs/event/view/36229

New Testament Greek: (26-28 Feb 2016): http://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/component/courses/?view=course&cid=19222  

The King's School Worcester is hosting a performance of Lysistrata by the Actors of Dionysus. It is on 26th February 2016 in the school's John Moore Theatre. 7 pm start - tickets £10, concessions £7. Tickets will be available shortly at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ksw  

School groups (ages 7-18, maximum group size 20) are invited to the University of Reading on 28 January 2016 for a re-creation of an ancient Roman schoolroom. The event is free and all costumes and equipment are provided. For more information see www.readingancientschoolroom.com.

Advance notice for your school calendars that the 2016 Sussex Classical Reading Competition will take place on Tuesday 1 March 2016, 4.30pm - 6.30pm, at Roedean School, Brighton. There will be opportunities to read Latin and Greek passages aloud and all ages are welcome to take part, from Beginners to A2 level. Schools have been … Continue reading "Sussex Classical Reading Competition Tuesday 1 March 2016"

Old Palace School will be hosting a Classics talk on the subject of Roman Emperors on Tuesday, 1 of March. The speaker will be Dr Anna Clark from Christ Church College, Oxford. This talk/workshop will be focusing for the most part on the Julio-Claudian emperors and it will encourage students to think about how to … Continue reading "Old Palace of John Whitgift School: Talk/Workshop on Roman Emperors by Dr Anna Clark from Christ Church College, Oxford"

Ten things you really must know about Ancient Greek Democracy with best-selling author and academic Professor Paul Cartledge Thursday 3rd March, 7pm AKS, Main Entrance, Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes FY8 1DT Lectures 7 - 8pm   Doors open at 6.15pm Lytham St Annes Classical Association 2015-16 Lecture Programme    Membership just £12 (students £5) … Continue reading "‘Ten things you really must know about Ancient Greek Democracy’, a Talk by Paul Cartledge"

This conference offers pupils in years 10 and 11 the chance to attend a series of appropriately pitched lectures on their Latin and Greek set texts and on topics of wider interest. The Hellenic Bookservice will be attending, and hard copy prospectuses for university courses will also be available. The conference lectures will tie into … Continue reading "Classical Association Classics GCSE Conference at Westminster School"

Save the date! 5th March 2016 at University College London ARLT Refresher Day: The INSET by Teachers for Teachers We are pleased to announce the details of our next Refresher Day. This time we will be meeting at University College London (Gower Street; nearest Tube stations: Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street; room tbc), and, as … Continue reading "ARLT Latin Refresher Day: The INSET by Teachers for Teachers"