KS3 KS4 KS5

Antigone: Family vs State in Greek Theatre

Directing Drama Performance skills Performing Arts

Two men in white shirts are facing each other. The older man holds the younger man's head with both hands, looking at him intently.

Overview

One of the central conflicts in Antigone, Creon’s belief in the State weighed against the actions of his family, is explored in this short film. The film features footage from the 2012 production of Antigone and interviews with actors Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker and director Polly Findlay.

This resource is part of a collection of short films focussing on Greek tragedy at the National Theatre.

Learning outcomes

This film is designed to support the study of Greek drama and Antigone as part of a Drama or Classics course at Key Stage 3 and above.

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Two women face each other in a dimly lit room. The woman on the right has her hands extended towards the woman on the left, pleading.

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Production information

Olivier Theatre, 2012. Antigone by Sophocles; in a new version by Don Taylor; directed by Polly Findlay; design by Soutra Gilmour; lighting design by Mark Henderson; fight direction by Bret Yount.

Photos (Christopher Eccleston and Luke Newberry / Annabel Scholey and Jodie Whittaker in Antigone) © Johan Persson

Suitability

Suitable for 12+/KS3+

Keywords

Greek Drama, GCSE Drama, A Level Drama and Theatre, Classics, Antigone, Polly Findlay

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