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Medea in Joburg: Ancient Greek tragedy meets modern SA realities at The Market Theatre

Director Leila Henriques describes Medea, the 2 400-year-old story, as essentially “a breakup where children are used as bargaining chips.” Gofaone Bodigelo, who plays Medea, connects the character to ...
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Medea- A Greek Tragedy- Megan Norquoy TLA

I recently went to go see the Greek tragedy ‘Medea’ by the playwright Euripides, as part of my Classics study. ‘Medea’ is based upon the myth of Medea and Jason and their quest for the Golden Fleece.
The Guardian

Greek tragedies like Medea are an ethical nightmare. That’s why we need them

Ancient classics can reinforce patriarchal lies about women, but they also take us back to the origins of pernicious narratives Last week, I found myself – at the end of a gloomy day – shot through ...
The Michigan Daily

Greek ‘Medea’ powers Center

The University Musical Society will be opening it’s third annual International Theatre Series with the Abbey Theatre of Ireland’s critically acclaimed production of Euripides “Medea.” This production ...
The Harvard Crimson

‘Medea: The Musical’: Greek Antiquity’s Femme Fatale Takes Center Stage

“Medea: The Musical” had everything: A live, on-stage band striking chords; Lin-Manuel Miranda-style raps and melodies packed with witticisms; and a diverse cast taking center stage to produce a ...
The Independent

Medea: How Goldfrapp scored the Greek tragedy

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Traverse

Greek Tragedy Medea Transformed at Traverse City Event

New York City-based actress Alexandra Cockrell (Chorus 1), London-based actress Katharine Mangold (The Nurse) and Traverse City-based actress Jody Burns (Chorus 2) share gossip about Medea in Parallel ...
The Arts Desk

Medea, Bristol Old Vic - formulaic feminism lets Greek classic down

In Greek mythology, there aren’t many hard-edged oppositions: people display an unholy mess of faults and qualities. Shadows lurk under every silver lining. The stuff of tragedy is born of that mess, ...
The Conversation

Medea is as relevant today as it was in Ancient Greece

The Open University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. A new production of Medea recently opened at London’s National Theatre to critical acclaim. This is a Medea ...