Dance / Drama: Greek Theatre

A 45 minute podcast from the BBC all about Greek comedy and how it evolved and changed over the centuries.

An excellent introduction to Greek theatre, including information on playwrights, actors, theatres, and the actual staging of plays.

For offsite access, log in through Lowthernet and follow the link to Britannica. Provides background on Aristophanes and his surviving plays.

A good overview of how audiences experienced theatre in Ancient Greece.

A great introduction to Greek theatre and theatre masks from the British Museum. Has some excellent links at the end.

A thorough overview of Greek theatre from the Canadian Museum of History.

Think that special effects in the theatre are something new? Many aspects of contemporary theatre can be traced back to ancient Greek theatre, including public theatres themselves, acoustics, costumes, scenery and special effects. Find out how the ancient Greeks used masks in comedy and tragedy productions to help the audience understand the drama.

For offsite access, log in through Lowthernet and follow the link to Britannica. Provides a detailed overview of the war and its causes.

A good overview of the war featuring all the key dates.