Greek Theatre - for iPod/iPhone: Recent Episodes
The Open University
What was it like to go to the theatre nearly 2500 years ago? Greek theatre has survived through the ages as a powerful and influential art form. This album introduces what early Greek theatres looked like and the kind of audience they attracted. Using the Theatre of Dionysus as a starting point, experts discuss the significance of attending the theatre as a civic occasion, associated with the political and cultural achievements of Athens. Through archaeology and analysis of contemporary art forms, such as decoration on pottery, a picture is built up of ancient Greek theatre. The album reveals how precious Greek texts have survived, and how Aeschylus’ tragedy 'Persians' has been interpreted in modern theatre. This material forms part of The Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world.
Transcript -- Historians discuss the significance and meaning of theatre in Ancient Greece.
How precious Greek plays survived against all odds to influence theatre into the 21st Century.
Transcript -- How precious Greek plays survived against all odds to influence theatre into the 21st Century.
Some of the ways in which the ancient play “Persians” by Aeschylus has been interpreted in modern times.
Transcript -- Some of the ways in which the ancient play “Persians” by Aeschylus has been interpreted in modern times.