Professor Oliver Taplin (Emeritus Professor of Classics, Oxford) in discussion with Dr Emmanuela Bakola on ‘ Themes in Sophocles’ Oedipus: Translation and performance’ Professor Eric Csapo (British Academy Global Professor of Classics at Warwick) ‘The myth of Oedipus: textual, visual and material representations’ Supporting the performance, the Department offered a series of lectures, discussions and seminars for school students and general audiences. As the day darkens, fate begins to spiral out of his control. The investigation draws Oedipus towards a prophecy he has always dreaded. His city has become diseased and impoverished, destined to remain as such until the killer is revealed. Oedipus, King of Thebes, searches for the murderer of his predecessor, Laius. The arrogant West, fuelled by its industry, courses towards the Great Depression, themes reflected in Oedipus’ relationship with his own fate. Set in 1928, this musical production gives the famous play a city-noir twist. WARWICK ANCIENT DRAMA FESTIVAL SOPHOCLES’ OEDIPUS REX, 30-31 JANUARY 2020 GENEROUSLY FUNDED BY THE BRITISH ACADEMYįollowing the success of the 20 Ancient drama festivals, in January 2020 the Warwick Classics Department and Classics Society presented Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, translated by Ian Johnston and directed by Max Stapleton.
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