One Night Only
A brief history of Greek Theatre
BY NATALIE HAYNES
26 February 2023
Overview
“Appearing in a tragedy used to be a civic duty – so remember that next time someone tells you to get a proper job”
Comedian, classicist and broadcaster Natalie Haynes returns to Jermyn Street Theatre for a whirlwind tour of Greek Theatre, exploring the flourishing theatrical culture of Ancient Greece and its long lasting influence on drama today! From Sophocles to Aristophanes, join Natalie as she covers the beginnings of tragedy and comedy in just 60 minutes
Natalie Haynes wrote Hypsipyle for JST’s 15 Heroines. An acclaimed broadcaster and author (Pandora’s Jar, A Thousand Ships – shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020), eight series of her show Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
People
Natalie Haynes
Performer
Performer
Natalie Haynes is a writer and broadcaster and - according to the Washington Post - a rock star mythologist. She is the star and
writer of the popular BBC Radio 4 series, Natalie Haynes Stands up for the Classics, which is about to record its 11th series and will be broadcast this summer.
Media
“Natalie Haynes is a rockstar classicist.”
WASHINGTON POST