Greek tragedy: do Hollywood stars have a place in the classics?
The trend for "plonking Hollywood stars into classics in the West End" has never looked more misconceived, said Robert ...
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The Tempi tragedy sparks unprecedented protests in Greece
The harrowing Tempi train crash claimed 57 lives and exposed systemic negligence and government corruption, sparking ...
Greek Reporter3d
Iphigenia, the Most Enigmatic Figure of Greek Mythology
The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology, as well as the concept of sacrifice, for millennia.
Greek Reporter13d
Booing Started in Ancient Greece
Like several forms of expression, booing originated in Ancient Greece in the theater, as a means to express dissatisfaction ...
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Electra in Greek Tragedy: Sophocles vs. Euripides
The mythical cycle of Argos involves many well-known stories and characters, such as Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes. One of the only surviving tragic trilogies centers on these characters and ...
Opinion
Ancient atrocity explains the horror of the world we’re now entering
Today's current affairs seem so mirrored in the past; the great events of long, long ago seem so similar to what’s happening today. Not events ...
Daily Excelsior1d
Ravinder Sharma’s ‘The Bacchae’ enthralls audience at 25th BRM
The 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the prestigious international theatre festival organized by the National School of ...
The Stage6d
Elektra starring Brie Larson – review round-up
The Oscar-winning Hollywood star makes her UK debut in Daniel Fish's staging of Sophocles' play, but does the latest Greek ...