A brief history of Greek Theatre
“Appearing in a tragedy used to be a civic duty – so remember that next time someone tells you to get a proper job”
Comedian, classicist and broadcaster Natalie Haynes returns to Jermyn Street Theatre for a whirlwind tour of Greek Theatre, exploring the flourishing theatrical culture of Ancient Greece and its long lasting influence on drama today! From Sophocles to Aristophanes, join Natalie as she covers the beginnings of tragedy and comedy in just 60 minutes
Natalie Haynes wrote Hypsipyle for JST’s 15 Heroines. An acclaimed broadcaster and author (Pandora’s Jar, A Thousand Ships – shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020), eight series of her show Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
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Performer | Natalie Haynes |
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