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20 January 2024 - 20 January 2024

10:30AM - 5:30PM

The Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham, DH1 3ET

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Introducing the 2024 Durham University Classics Society Conference on the ancient history & modern reception of Classical Greek Theatre. An opportunity to discuss Greek tragedy, comedy and even musical theatre with renowned academics, actors, writers and directors including: Christopher Eccleston, Bryony Lavery, Nona Shepphard, Dr David Bullen and more.

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The conference begins with four 30minute lectures in the morning from our wonderful Durham Classics Department lecturers – Dr Miles, Dr Baldwin & Dr Gazis – and UCL PhD student Ffion Smith, followed by a panel discussion in the afternoon looking at how and why we still use these fantastic classical stories.  

10:45am-11:00am Introduction and welcome
11:00am-11:30am Ffion Smith
11:40am-12:10am Dr Oliver Baldwin
12:20pm-12:50pm Dr George Gazis
1:00pm-1:30pm Dr Sarah Miles
1:40pm-2:50pm Lunch break
3:00pm-5:00pm Panel discussion/Q&A featuring Christopher Eccleston, Bryony Lavery, Nona Shepphard, Dr Oliver Baldwin and Dr David Bullen

 

Pricing

General admissions £10, concessions for Classics Society members £7.50