This year's Oxford Greek play is Medea, performed 8-10 November. "What drives a mother to kill her own children? How can a victimised woman turn into a passionate and scheming avenger? These questions have gripped audiences of Euripides’ Medea for over 2000 years and will be returning to the stage once again. Performed with a new English … Continue reading "Medea. The Oxford Greek Play 2023"
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George Sharpley’s adaptation of this classic poem will be read by Ben Cartlidge, Matthew Hargreaves, Emma Kirkby and Maria Roddis. The Song of Arms and a Man presents Aeneas’ struggle to fulfil his destiny as founder of Rome – from his escape from the burning ruins of Troy to his asylum and heart-breaking affair with the … Continue reading "The Song of Arms and a Man, UCL"
On Friday 17th November 2023 we will be hosting our annual Harrodian Sixth form Classics Conference at The Harrodian School. Professor Armand D’Angour of Jesus College, Oxford, will speak on Greek Tragedy; Professor Richard Jenkyns of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, will speak on Homer and Virgil; Dr Andrew Sillett of St Hilda’s College, Oxford, will speak on … Continue reading "Classics Conference at The Harrodian School (17th November)"
Allerton Grange Classic Department presents… Join us for a captivating evening as we delve into the fascinating world of Greek mythology with acclaimed author, Jennifer Saint. Discover the untold stories of powerful women from ancient Greece, brought to life in her best selling books Ariadne, Elektraand Atalanta. Click HERE for more information and to book. … Continue reading "An Audience with Author Jennifer Saint – Women in Greek Mythology"
Professor Joann Fletcher Dr Stephen Buckley, Department of Archaeology University of York
The new programme is ready! If you're not a member of SandB CA and would like to become a member, CLICK HERE. There are eight events in all across the next academic year...
Strauss’ thrilling and audacious adaptation of this Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy with Nina Stemme in the title role, conducted by Antonio Pappano. FURTHER DETAILS
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Double bill of Greek Myth touring Jan-Mar (suitable for 14yrs+) Plunge into the wild world of the goddess Artemis. Then meet Kassandra, blessed with the power to see the future, cursed with never being believed Storytellers: Katy Cawkwell & Lucy Lill More details: www.wildvisions.org Venues: Dorset Rural Touring, Sheffield, Poole, Cambridge, Richmond (N. Yorks), Newcastle, Bath, … Continue reading "Wild Visions, Untamed Myth"
