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Medea

Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation... Read more

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Medea's Dress: Making Blood and Mud

Medea's Dress: Making Blood and Mud

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Women in Greek Theatre

Women in Greek Theatre

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Modern Interpretations of Greek Chorus

Find out more about the theatre of Ancient Greece, with this film that examines the role of the chorus, a defining aspec... Read more

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Staging a contemporary Medea

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