Year 12: IB Theatre - Research Presentation
Ancient Greek Comedy / Tragedy
Tragedy masks on a Roman pillar from the second century AD. Comedy masks appear on the opposite side of the carving.
Reference
Praefcke, A. (2010, October) Doppelseitiges Maskenrelief. [Photograph]. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Doppelseitiges_Maskenrelief_KHM_I_119_1.jpg
On the (Virtual) Shelf: Books
- Performance in Greek and Roman Theatre, by George Harrison and Vayos Liapis
Drawing on insights from various disciplines (philology, archaeology, art) as well as from performance and reception studies, this volume shows how a heightened awareness of performance can enhance our appreciation of Greek and Roman theatre.
On the Web: Databases
Video: Performance Demonstration
Summary: This film explores the defining aspects of Greek tragedy and why the plays resonate with audiences today. Featured in this film are experts Edith Hall, professor of Classics at Kings College, London, Laura Swift from the Open University and Dr Sean McElvoy from Varndean College, Brighton.
Reference
National Theatre. (2013, January 12). An Introduction to Greek Tragedy [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSr6mP-zxUc
Summary: 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. Featured in this video: Professor Edith Hall, Dr Sean McEvoy, Professor Alan Sommerstein, Dr Laura Swift
Reference
National Theatre. (2013, March 27). An Introduction to Greek Comedy and Satyr Drama [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-BvMbfkxcc