Theatre MSU students will perform an adaptation of “Medea,” the classical Greek tragedy at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26-28 and March 1 ...
Based on a myth first told in Greece over 2,500 years ago, Hadestown, now playing in Sydney, is a modern retelling of the ...
Common themes in today’s literature and theatre, such as courage, determination, jealousy, love and faithfulness, existed ...
Discover how satire, humor, and societal critique shaped Western theater in this insightful overview of the ancient Greek comedy.
Listening to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s speech last weekend, one word kept running through my head: Plataea. If you’re ...
The musical storytelling of the Ancient Greek myths comes to life as Anaïs Mitchell’s HADESTOWN opens in Sydney.  Rachel ...
For those struggling to cope with Trump's flurry of executive orders, Simone Weil and 'The Iliad' offer useful guidance.
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The Story of Hadestown
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has been retold for centuries, but Hadestown gives it a modern twist, blending Greek tragedy with themes of capitalism, climate change, and artistic perseverance. This ...
The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology, as well as the concept of sacrifice, for millennia.
Wilmington College Theatre is bringing the Greek tragedy Antigone to the Heiland Theatre stage for a three-show run with 7:30 p.m. curtain times on Feb. 27, 28 and March 1.
The tragedy occurred in June 2023 when an overcrowded vessel, carrying hundreds of migrants, including 262 Pakistanis, capsized and sank in international waters near the Greek coastal town of Pylos.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A woman reacts during a rally organised by the association of the families of victims of the Tempi train ...