Create Your Own Tragedy, Ancient Greek Theater Workshop, for groups of 10-30 pax
- Write and perform your part of a play in English, following the original way and structure of the ancient greek plays, at the birthplace of Theatrical Arts.
- Experience and learn details about the ancient Greek Drama and Theatre in the era they flourished at.
- Redefine your understanding of Arts as a mental and spiritual recreation process, exactly as the ancient Athenians perceived it.
- Become both an ancient Greek writer and actor, as you will perform your own lyrics for scenes of a famous ancient greek tragedy.
Attention: Please, before booking, contact us to arrange the venue.
*Watch our video with comedians Harry Hill and Chris McCausland who joined our Ancient Greek Theater Workshop, (a project for Open Mike Productions ''Wonders of the World I Can't See, Athens'' / Channel 4 / BBC studios.)
short video https://youtu.be/nULWhjpI8JU
long video https://youtu.be/DBb3M3DYmAU
Explore the aspects of the ancient Greek theater, with this alternative interactive workshop. Learn about the theater in classical Athens, write scenes in ancient Greek rhyme, and perform your own lyrics (in English). An exciting and fun experience reviving the ancient Greek drama in the footsteps of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.
- Suitable for adults and children over 10 years old.
- Language: Plain English, suitable for people who speak English as a foreign language.
- Duration: 120-150min approximately.
- School groups will get a discount, please contact us at edu@hellasrevival.com
- Wearing Costumes is optional, at extra cost 40€/person, and need a 2-month notice for renting, please contact us at info@hellasrevival.com
We will begin with a short introduction to the Greek Ancient Theater. We will talk about its origins, the writers, the types of plays and the play structure. Then you will learn how to write lyrics in ancient greek rhyme. You will practice your knowledge right away as you will write the lyrics for specific scenes of a famous greek tragedy. Next, you will perform your own writing, and you will have the opportunity to wear authentic costumes, if you prefer (at extra cost).
- Professional Facilitator and assistant(s)
- Renting the stage of an open-air theater for 2.5 hours
- All materials
- Liability Insurance
- Local VAT 24%
- Optional, at extra cost 40€/person: Ancient Greek Costumes, you can wear them over your clothes and they are unisex, adult size.
Up to 30 calendar days before the workshop date: Free of charge (any deposit will be refunded).
All full or partial cancellations should be made only by the Charged Customer by contacting Hellas Revival at bookings@hellasrevival.com.
If your cancellation/alternation is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email. If no email arrives within 3 working days since your request, please contact us at bookings@hellasrevival.com
Underage participants must be accompanied by at least one designated adult: 1 supervisor for every 10 children for school groups.