Women in Greek Theatre
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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