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  1. Oedipussy: Making Physical Comedy Work (2014)

    Subject
    Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 184 minutes), £75.00

    This double DVD gives a unique insight into the inventiveness of acclaimed physical comedy company, Spymonkey. Produced by Spymonkey and using original rehearsal footage and interviews, the resource follows...

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  2. Antigone (1972) (2004)

    Subject
    Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 155 minutes), £19.99

    An American television production of Jean Anouilh’s retelling of Sophocles’ "Antigone", which stages the inescapably wrenching, central confrontation between Antigone and Creon by presenting Genevieve...

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  3. Oedipus at Colonus (2000 Video)

    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 85 minutes), £35.00

    Along with ‘Oedipus’ and ‘Antigone’ this completes Sophocles’ Theban trilogy. Oedipus finally comes to terms with his life of triumph, tragedy and disgrace and finds relief in death. He overcomes...

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  4. Sophocles’ ‘Antigone’ (1998)

    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 70 minutes), £35.00

    A production of ‘Antigone’ performed by the Classics Department of the University of Otago, New Zealand. The play expands on the theme of divine versus human law. Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, wishes to...

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  5. Antigone by Sophokles (1996 Video)

    Director
    Michael Ewans
    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 85 min., 2000 sale: £25.00 (inclusive)

    Using a modern translation of ‘Antigone’ by Michael Ewans for the ‘Everyman Classics’ series, the production is designed to explore the ways in which Sophocles originally staged his drama. Performed...

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  6. Oedipus the King (1995)

    Director
    Harry Love
    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 75 minutes), £35.00

    A performance of ‘Oedipus Rex’ translated and directed by Dr Harry Love, with music for the choruses by Michael Norris. Principal roles are played by professional actors; other parts by staff and...

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  7. Ajax (1991 Video)

    Director
    Peter Meineck
    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 71 min., 2000 sale: US$269.00 (+p&p)

    A production of Sophocles’ play ‘Ajax’ by the London Small Theatre Company, directed by Peter Meineck, which modernises the sets and characters while keeping classical themes intact.

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  8. Island, The: An Historic Piece? (1991 Video)

    Producer
    Tony Coe
    Subject
    Drama; English language and literature
    Distribution
    Off-air recording licence Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min., 2000 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Athol Fugard and John Kani, who together with Winston Ntshona devised ‘The Island’, trace the background of this fiercely funny and critical play. Set in the South African prison of Robben Island, where...

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  9. Ancient Drama - Contemporary Views (1989 Video)

    Director
    Lucia Rikaki
    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.

    Contemporary interpretations of classic Greek plays by leading directors. Includes extracts from Sophocles’ ‘Antigone’ (Andrej Wajda), ‘Oresteia’ by Aeschylus (Hans Gunther Heyme), ‘The...

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  10. Oedipus at Colonus (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Classical studies; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS/NTSC. col. 120 min.

    Tells the story of Oedipus, now old, blind and outcast, wandering through Greece, guided by his daughter Antigone to Colonus, where he knows he will die.

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