Antigone | An Introduction | National Theatre at Home

Stream on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/antigone This film offers a brief introduction to Aristotle's theory of tragedy from Edith Hall, before introducing the play Antigone by Sophocles. Polly Findlay speaks about her interpretation of Don Taylor's translation of Antigone for the National Theatre's Olivier theatre in 2012. This short film includes interviews with Christopher Eccleston, Jodie Whittaker and Michael Grady-Hall as well as excerpts of archive footage from the 2012 production. -- We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach. You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online. -- Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/ Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/ Subscribe on YouTube:    / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Facebook:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Instagram:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre TikTok:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Twitter:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Live Facebook:   / ntlive   National Theatre Live Twitter:   / ntlive   -- About the National Theatre Archive The National Theatre’s Archive holds all the organisation’s creative, technical and business records. It covers the movement to found the theatre and documents every production from opening night in 1963 right up to the present day. From props to prompt scripts, photographs to recordings – the Archive holds a treasure trove of material relating to theatre and performance. If that sounds like heaven to you, the Archive is free and open to everyone by appointment. About the National Theatre Collection The best of British Theatre is available to stream for schools, universities, and the wider education sector. Free for all UK state schools (primary and secondary) and FE colleges. The National Theatre Collection is growing! From 16 September, seven brand-new titles join the line-up, bringing the total to over 80 productions. This latest release ranges from 19th-century British classics like Oscar Wilde‘s The Importance of Being Earnest to fresh literary adaptations such as The Boy with Two Hearts and Noel Streatfeild‘s Ballet Shoes. It also introduces our first piece of physical theatre, Kin, highlights underrepresented voices with the Lit in Colour title, Blues for an Alabama Sky, and features the powerful Nye, starring Michael Sheen. Continuing our collaboration with the Unicorn Theatre, we’re also expanding the offer for younger learners with Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy, adapted for the stage by Winsome Pinnock. Alongside these productions, teachers and students can access a wealth of new learning resources – short films, detailed synopses, cross-curricular guides, and career insights – designed to enrich classroom learning and spark deeper engagement with the plays. #greekmythology #greektheatre #greektheater #greekdrama #nationaltheatre #artsed #arteducation #learingvideos #learning #greektragedy #antigone