The Event

How did the ancient Athenians stage their tragedies as a great event for the whole city? What did the festival of drama mean as a political event? And what can we learn about our own politics of entertainment from antiquity's example? Join our online lecture with Professor Simon Goldhill to find out. 

Our Guest Speaker

Simon Goldhill is Professor in Greek Literature and Culture and fellow and Director of Studies in Classics at King's College, Cambridge. He is also a fellow of the British Academy and was previously Director of Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge.

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