Burial at Thebes
So last week some of my classic civilizations class took a trip to Nottingham (yes, the city in Robin Hood! hehe) Playhouse to see a rendition of Antigone, called Burial at Thebes.
It was really, really good! I dont know if you know the story of Antigone but it really is a good one! I would explain it, but i am still confused about bits of it and it would prolly be wiser just to look it up on wikipedia haha.
Wow though it was so fascinating! I love greek plays because they can be seen so in so many lights! The director has so much artistic freedom! This director used it wisely! The chorus was so creative - they were all wearing these really loose cloaks that they throught off, or were pulled out of when ever they spoke alone, it was just so neat! I'd love to see a different version cause i guarantee it would be so different, but it could be completely contrasting but equally entertaining.
Ok you know that voice that you always relate to ancient greece? Like the really atmospheric wordless singing that is always played at some point in movies like troy or gladiator? Well at least i think it is cause thats what it makes me think of... Why is it always associated with the ancient world? is there a reason, cause my classics teacher, Liz (teehee we're name twins), says she doesnt know why, and i cant find it on the internet.
Okay well pointless blog that no one can relate too, sorry guys. Liz,out.
It was really, really good! I dont know if you know the story of Antigone but it really is a good one! I would explain it, but i am still confused about bits of it and it would prolly be wiser just to look it up on wikipedia haha.
Wow though it was so fascinating! I love greek plays because they can be seen so in so many lights! The director has so much artistic freedom! This director used it wisely! The chorus was so creative - they were all wearing these really loose cloaks that they throught off, or were pulled out of when ever they spoke alone, it was just so neat! I'd love to see a different version cause i guarantee it would be so different, but it could be completely contrasting but equally entertaining.
Ok you know that voice that you always relate to ancient greece? Like the really atmospheric wordless singing that is always played at some point in movies like troy or gladiator? Well at least i think it is cause thats what it makes me think of... Why is it always associated with the ancient world? is there a reason, cause my classics teacher, Liz (teehee we're name twins), says she doesnt know why, and i cant find it on the internet.
Okay well pointless blog that no one can relate too, sorry guys. Liz,out.
posted by Liz @ 5:27 PM
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