Cambridge Greek Play

Official twitter feed for the Cambridge Greek Plays. Follow for updates on the next production, 19-22th October 2022.

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

"Something to see and treasure." https://t.co/A4ynTOPBWT

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

"As ever, The Cambridge Greek Play, this year directed by Daniel Goldman with original music by Alex Silverman, is a privilege to see. The entire cast has great stage presence."

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[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

"This is a glowing production of stellar performances." https://t.co/A4ynTOxsIL

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

2/2 "..essence of authenticity, the latter half however, in its fearless pastiche of the classical and the modern, seemed to speak to something universal, undying, and far too easily forgotten: the power of laughter."

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[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

1/2 "The fine balance between authenticity and modern appeal seemed here to be perfectly struck. Where the former half of the double bill certainly had to grapple with the far trickier task of breathing life into a tragedy that seems to retain the very.."

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[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Preview of the Greek play... shows started yesterday, get your tickets before they sell out!! https://t.co/eqLXn87fVv

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Derek (SM) says that the play was intended to be experienced as a performance, and is much more powerful in this medium than when it is read - as with all drama, its true place is on the stage not the script #interviews

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Actor Zoe explains how powerful it is to incorporate the the chorus, with such a uniform structure, abiding to the traditions of ancient greek theatre, a rarity in modern day interpretations #interviews

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Lucia (AD of Persians) expressed a hope that the audience would focus less on the subtitles and tune in to the actors movements, rhythms, and visible emotions. The play relates notions of mass loss and grieving, which Director Dan felt relevant to a post-covid audience #interview

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Actor Zoe spoke to us about the impact of acting in ancient Greek, a language she doesn't understand; it pushed her to explore expressing feelings in a different way, and to realise that communication is about more than just words. #interviews

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Stage Manager Derek is enjoying the challenge of the Greek Play - it is unlike any other play they have worked on. Weirdest request they received: how to make gloopy Cyclops cum #interviews #backstage

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Lucia, Assistant Director of the Persians says she was interested in the play as it allows audiences to see the development of theatre through the perspective of Aeschylus... it is less action packed, but more raw and static #interviews #backstage

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

Only 3 more days until all the hard work pays off! Come see our amazing actors in a double bill of Persians and Cyclops for this Cambridge Greek Play - tickets on sale and going fast!!!! Can't wait to see as many of you there as possible....

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

If you missed the programmes at the Arts Theatre which sold out before the end of the run, fear not! The website now has a copy for your perusal and enjoyment: https://t.co/xvIrXcGxoW

[Cambridge Greek Play @CamGreekPlay]

TRAGICALLY our time has now come to an end. Thank you so much to everyone who saw Oedipus at Colonus (and for all your super lovely messages!) We’ve had the best year... see you in 2021 👀

[Laurence Price @PriceLaurence]

Still buzzing after @CamGreekPlay. Effective stage design, fine music responding sensitively to chorus rhythms, a mesmeric central performance- fragments of Oedipus's charisma and tenderness shining through the rage, calling Athens, shattered and self-betrayed, back to itself.

[Andrew C. Norman @AndrewCNorman]

Really glad I caught @CamGreekPlay yesterday at @CamArtsTheatre

Who knew a play performed entirely in Ancient #Greek could be so compelling for a modern day audience?

#OedipusAtColonus was filled with tension and energy. Thanks to cast and crew!

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[Frances Wilmington 🕷 @FrancesWilming1]

@CamGreekPlay fantastic performances and production yesterday. Powerful and moving. Even took my mind of domestic tragedy for a couple of hours. Thank you.

[Angie Hobbs @drangiehobbs]

Blown away by hugely powerful, disturbing and gripping @CamGreekPlay production of #oedipusatcolonus. In 1983 I played Deianeira in @CamGreekPlay Sophocles' Women of Trachis and I know the very hard work involved. I am in awe of what they achieved tonight