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Online exhibition: Greek Tragedy at the National Theatre

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A group of people in Ancient Greek theatrical masks and robes stand on a dark stage. The central figure has arms outstretched, and wears a cloth over their eyes.

Overview

This online exhibit explores how the challenges of staging Greek tragedy have been met on the National Theatre’s stages through four themes; performance space, setting (the world of the play), chorus, and masks.

 

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A mask painted white, black and red with long, wavy red hair.
A mask from The Orestia (1981). Designed by Jocelyn Herbert.

Keywords

Greek Theatre, masks, chorus, staging, performance space

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