Orestes (2021), seminar-screening
The Oxford Classical Drama Society will be joining forces with the APGRD to host a screening of ‘Orestes’, the 2021 Greek play, directed by former Oxford students Marcus Bell and Alison Middleton. Due to pandemic restrictions, the play was an entirely virtual production, combining ancient Greek and new translations with contemporary dance, live comedy and an original soundtrack. The film won First Prize in the Cameron Mackintosh Drama Fund’s Creative Digital Theatre Showcase, and it is a stunningly innovative example of what can be done with virtual theatre. This will be the first screening of the production since its digital premiere in April 2021. We are delighted to be joined by Marcus (co-director) and other members of the creative team for a post-screening discussion on their reflections and broader issues in the making of theatre performance in a digital age.
Date:
10 February 2025, 17:00
Venue:
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organising department:
Faculty of Classics
Organiser:
Dr Pantelis Michelakis (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
apgrd@classics.ox.ac.uk
Host:
APGRD (University of Oxford)
Part of:
Greek tragedy between stage and screen
Booking required?:
Not required
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Claire Kenward
