The UCL Classical Drama Society and the Department of Greek and Latin, in association with the Bloomsbury Theatre, are proud to present the 2015 Classical Play: Euripides’ Bacchae Directed by Emily Louizou with associate director Kyriaki Ioannidou In a modern English translation by James Morwood See a trailer here: bit.ly/1El5ZFj Tuesday 10th February 7.30pm Wednesday 11th February 2.30pm & 7.30pm Thursday 12th February 2.30pm & 7.30pm To book tickets, please visit bit.ly/1El5ICk Ancient Plays for Modern Minds: A Public Engagement Programme To complement the production of Euripides’ Bacchae, the UCL Department of Greek & Latin is offering a series of public lectures and panels which aim to illuminate the play and its context and to bring ancient drama to life for a modern generation. This exciting programme includes talks by academic experts every evening of the play’s performance, as well as a one-day symposium, ’Staging Greek Tragedy Today’, involving contemporary theatre practitioners and academics in dialogue. All of our speakers have experience in working with schools, and the events will be suitable for students of Classics, Classical Studies, and Drama at all levels, as well as accessible to those without prior experience of Greek drama. In 2015 we will be offering the following events, free of charge and open to all: Tuesday 10th February 6.00-7.00pm - Public Talk by Professor Phiroze Vasunia (UCL) on Euripides’ Bacchae Venue: 26 Bedford Way, Ground Floor, Bedford Way LG04 Wednesday 11th February 6.00-7.00pm - Public Talk by Dr Dimitra Kokkini (UCL) on Greek Tragedy in its Cultural and Performative Context Venue: Gordon Street (25) E28 Harrie Massey LT Thursday 12th February 6.00-7.00pm - Public Talk by Dr Fiachra Mac Góráin (UCL) on Dionysus in the Ancient World Venue: Gordon Street (25) E28 Harrie Massey LT Friday 13th February 2.30-6.00pm - Public Symposium: ‘Staging Greek Tragedy Today’ https://ucl.ac.uk/classics/classical-play/archive/2015Symposium Venue: Wilkins Building, Gustave Tuck LT For more information, including how to pre-book for each event and detailed directions to each venue, please visit our website: ucl.ac.uk/classics/classical-play Dr. Rosa Andujar
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