Greek Theatre
| The theatre, and plays, were
invented by the Greeks, in the 6th century BC (600-500BC). In the 5th
century, famous playwrights such as Aeschylus and Sophocles entered their
plays into competitions. Two and a half thousand years later their plays are
still performed. Many English words referring to the theatre are from Greek,
such as theatre, drama, scene, actor, comedy, tragedy, chorus, and
orchestra. Follow the links to learn more about the Greek theatre. |
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1. The Beginnings of Greek Theatre 2. The Play Competition at the Dionysia 4. Famous Playwrights and Plays |
 The Theatre of Epidauros |
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Links to the plays performed in the workshop:
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Odysseus and The Cyclops |