KS3 KS4 KS5

An Introduction to Women in Greek Theatre

Directing Drama Performance skills Performing Arts

A woman wearing a patterned dress is standing with her arms outstretched, looking defiant.

Overview

In this short film, Dr Lucy Jackson explores the role of women in Ancient Greek society and the representation of female identity in Antigone, Women of Troy and Medea. The film includes production images and video footage from recent National Theatre productions including Medea and Antigone.

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 as part of a Drama or Classics course at Key Stage 3 and above.

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Production information

Olivier Theatre, 2012. Antigone by Sophocles; in a new version by Don Taylor; directed by Polly Findlay.

Lyttelton Theatre, 2007. Women of Troy by Euripides; in a new version by Don Taylor; directed by Katie Mitchell.

Olivier Theatre, 2014. Medea by Euripides; in a new version by Ben Power; directed by Carrie Cracknell.

Photos: (Jodie Whittaker in Antigone) © Johan Persson & (Helen McCrory in Medea) © Richard Hubert Smith

Suitability

Suitable for 12+/KS3+

Keywords

Greek Drama, GCSE Drama, A Level Drama and Theatre, Classics, Antigone, Women of Troy, Medea

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