The course aims to present the key milestones in the long process of reviving ancient tragedy and to examine the most representative stage productions presented worldwide, from the mid-19th century to the present.

After the completion of the course, students are expected to:

• understand the historical development and distinguish the basic typology of modern and contemporary stage interpretations of ancient tragedy;
• identify the defining characteristics and critically analyze contemporary productions of ancient tragedy;
• have acquired research and presentation skills at a university level;