We are delighted to announce "Rome and Hollywood", a talk by Professor Stephen Harrison on Friday 31st January 6-7pm at the East Oxford Community Classics Centre This talk considers why Hollywood cinema was interested in Roman themes; one answer is the violence and spectacle associated with the Roman Empire. It looks in particular at Stanley … Continue reading "“Rome and Hollywood”, talk by Professor Stephen Harrison"
On Monday 3rd February at 4.30 pm, Dr Paul Millett will be speaking on: ‘Slavery and the Ancient Greeks’ The talk will discuss how dependent Greek society was upon slavery, and some of the implications to be drawn from it. Paul Millett is Collins Fellow and Vice-Master of Downing College, Cambridge, and University Senior Lecturer in Classics. He is a … Continue reading "Dr Paul Millett to speak on Slavery and the Ancient Greeks"
Patterns of Magnificence: Tradition and Reinvention in Greek Women's Costume The Hellenic Centre & The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Abundant in local variety, rich in embroidered and woven decoration and monumental in its completed ensemble, Greek traditional women’s dress has few equals in other countries. The exhibition, “Patterns of Magnificence: Tradition and Reinvention in Greek Women’s … Continue reading "Tradition and Reinvention in Greek Women’s Costume"
Using the Fagles translation, the Warwick School Classical Society proudly presents its third production. If you would like to come, please email telling him how many tickets (only £5 each) and which night. Parking is extremely easy - massive school car park right by the theatre - and I will send directions. There is … Continue reading "Antigone at Warwick School (4th-7th Feb 2014) | @warwickschool"
‘Roots and Wings’ – the artistic tradition behind the sculptures of the Parthenon I am very pleased to invite you and your pupils to this talk hosted by St James Senior Girls School on Wednesday 5th February at 4.30 pm. The sculptures of the Parthenon were not produced in a vacuum but drew on a tradition which developed … Continue reading "‘Roots and Wings’ – the artistic tradition behind the sculptures of the Parthenon"
"Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum” at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5th February by Paul Roberts, Curator of the British Museum. The talk will focus on the recent exhibition at the British Museum. Venue: Lecture theatre at Churcher’s College, Petersfield, Hants, GU31 4AS Contact: Please email Jon Hegan () if you are interested in bringing … Continue reading "“Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum”, a talk by Paul Roberts"
Warwick University Classics Department's Ancient Drama Day for Schools - 7th February 2014. The students and staff at the University of Warwick Department of Classics would like to invite teachers and students to our ancient drama schools' day on Friday 7th February 2014. The day will focus around a special schools' performance of Plautus' Pseudolus, … Continue reading "Warwick University Classics Department’s Ancient Drama Day for Schools"
On Monday 10th February, 7-8pm, Dr Dorothy J. Thompson will deliver the following talk at The King’s School, Canterbury: ‘Crocodiles & Kings: Hellenistic Egypt Recycled’ When Greeks and Romans visited Egypt as tourists what did they find there? The evidence of papyri, preserved in the dry desert sands, can introduce us to life in both the cities … Continue reading "‘Crocodiles & Kings: Hellenistic Egypt Recycled’, The King’s School, Canterbury"
This year's Greek play from UCL is Aristophanes' Clouds. The show will run from 11th to 13th February (2:30pm and 7:30; no matinee on the 11th), and rehearsals are under way! For updates on all of this, and ultimately how to book, check out the blog of the show: http://uclgreekplay.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/back-into-swing-of-things-poster.html
The KCL Greek Play 2014 will be Aristophanes' Wasps, directed by Rosa Wicks. Dr Rosie Wyles will be Executive Director. Further details will follow on this page. Performance dates Wednesday 12 February 2014: 14.30, 19.00 Thursday 13 February 2014: 19.00 Friday 14 February 2014: 14.30, 19.00 Guest Lecture A pre-show talk by Rosie Wyles will be given … Continue reading "KCL Greek Play 2014: Aristophanes’ ‘Wasps’"
