Present in the Past, The: Authenticity in Greek Drama

Synopsis: Examines the dilemma facing those wishing to produce Greek drama in the 20th century. Is archaeological authenticity (truth to the evidence such as it is) more important than its meaning for our time - what the presenter calls ‘the guts of the play’. Illustrated with extracts from ‘Seize the Fire; Prometheus in Chains’ (1927); ‘The Bacchae’ (1988 KCCFU); ‘The Oresteia’ (1983 National Theatre/Channel 4); ‘Antigone’ (1986, BBC).
Series: Fifth-Century Athens: Democracy and City State, Course A209
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1989
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; Sale as part of A209/VC1 only.
Notes: Was A294/02V.
Subjects: Classical studies; Drama
Keywords: drama - classical; Greece - classical

Producer

Tony Coe

Cast

John Purkis

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