In Search of Greek Theatre #4: The Oresteia (1981) - Part Two

In Search of Greek Theatre #4: The Oresteia (1981) - Part Two | National Theatre

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Masks provided form and ritual in The Oresteia (1981) where the Chorus took on an experimental, non-naturalistic role. Step into the National Theatre's Archive and discover the stories behind our production of the world's earliest dramatic masterpiece.
This ancient Greek trilogy, The Oresteia by Aeschylus, was presented in a new version by Tony Harrison and directed by Peter Hall. Other creatives included: design by Jocelyn Herbert, music by Harrison Birtwhistle, movement by Stuart Hopps and lighting by John Bury.
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1:21 - Masks
5:07 - Chorus
7:42 - Music
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For background detail on Greek theatre productions at the National theatre, see our online exhibit: artsandculture.google.com/sto...
The film features Dr Lucy Jackson, Assistant Professor in ancient Greek literature at Durham University and Erin Lee, Head of Archive at the National Theatre, London.
The film was funded by Durham University and made by the National Theatre.
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The Oresteia is available to watch in person, for free, at the National Theatre Archive, where you can also see the materials surrounding the production explored in this film.
Book your visit to the National Theatre Archive: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ab...
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@MuriKakari Жыл бұрын

So very amazing. The effect of the masks from the audience and the edge it added to the performance must have truly been electrifying. The only ancient play I've had the pleasure to even see adapted was part of the Tantalus plays. It was performed in a small enough space that the actors weren't mic'd, and there was definitely a different feel to it.

@pandasarebeautiful3811 Жыл бұрын

very cool video. I ´m actually in Highschool right now and we were supposed to read Antigone. I just read it today and I came across this youtube channel by accident i can say. It´s very interesting to find videos like these and I love the fact that this video was posted just a few hours ago, after the video about Antigone posted 9 months ago . It really makes me feel such special , regardless i wish you all best with the channel in the future , you shall post more fascinating videos like this one and hopefully hit 1 milion subs by next year 👊🙌

@NationalTheatre Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!