The theatre of Ancient Greece flourished between 550 BC and 220 BC. A festival honouring the god Dionysus was held in Athens, out of which three dramatic genres emerged: tragedy, comedy and the satyr play.
Greek Theatre
An Introduction to Greek Theatre
This film explores the defining aspects of Greek Theatre. The theatre of Ancient Greece flourished between 550 BC and 220 BC. A festival honouring the god Dionysus was held in Athens, out of which three dramatic genres emerged: tragedy, comedy and the satyr play.
Women in Greek Theatre
This film explores the role of women in Ancient Greek society and the representation of female identity in Antigone, Women of Troy and Medea. Find out more about Greek Theatre on our National Theatre Discover YouTube channel.
Bacchai resource pack
Education workpack for Peter Hall's production of Bacchai.
Interviews with Peter Hall (Director), Colin Teevan (Translator), Alison Chitty (Designer), Harrison Birtwistle (Composer), Greg Hicks, William Houston, David Ryall (actors).
Including practical exercises and ideas for discussions.
Modern Interpretations of Greek Chorus
Find out more about the theatre of Ancient Greece, with this film that examines the role of the chorus, a defining aspect of the plays that emerged there between 500BC and 220BC.
Antigone: Family versus State
This film looks at a central conflict within the play; Creon's belief in State weighed against the actions of his family. For more on Antigone, visit our National Theatre Discover channel on YouTube.
An Introduction to Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama
This is a short film about Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama, discussing the festival of Dionysus, the original performance conditions and how the style of these shows differ from Greek Tragedy.