Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, is portrayed with a sorrowful expression, holding a tragic mask and a club or sword. Mask performance: In ancient Greek theater, masks were essential to the ...

Antigone, written by Sophocles around 441 BCE, is considered to be one of the most produced ancient Greek tragedies.Nevertheless, it’s not something you can see very frequently, even in a university ...

Greek theatre consists of three main genres: tragedy, comedy and the satyr play, a comedy-tragedy hybrid with a chorus of actors dressed as satyrs.Each is different in its focus and general themes ...

FILE PHOTO:Inmates Dimitris Kavalos, 54, and Thodoris Syrgianidis, 28, rehearse their roles in the ancient Greek tragedy \"Antigone\" in the prison's theatre hall in Korydallos, Greece, June 10, 2024.

What was ancient Greek culture like? Learn about Greek theatre, art, sculpture, pottery and festivals in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.