Schools' Day
Schools' Day
Friday 29th January 2027
On Friday the 29th of January 2027 we will hold Aristophanes' Clouds. As always, the play will be accompanied by talks to help pupils make sense of the production.
The Matinee performance (3:30-5:45pm) is free for schools to attend. If you would like to book seats for this performance, please contact Lucindy Osei (Lucindy.Osei@warwick.ac.uk).
Full Programme for Schools' Day:
| 10.30鈥�11补尘 |
Registration; schools enter theatre and take seats (according to plan) |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 11-11.20am |
Welcome and Introduction to Greek Theatre and Festivals Dr Emmanuela Bakola |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 11.20鈥�11.50补尘 |
The Historical Context of Aristophanes鈥� Clouds Dr Paul Grigsby |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
|
11.50鈥�12.10辫尘 |
Mini break; use of bathroom facilities, otherwise schools stay in the theatre |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
Session 1
| 12.10鈥�1辫尘 |
When Clouds became Furies: Aeschylus behind Aristophanes Dr Emmanuela Bakola |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
Lunch Break
| 1-1.40pm |
Lunch break for all Schools bring picnics |
Central campus, especially WAC, Oculus and FAB |
Session 2
| By 1.40pm |
Take seats in 糖心TV Arts Centre Theatre |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 1.50鈥�2.15pm |
Why do Greek plays have choruses? Prof Judith Mossman |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 2鈥�2.45辫尘 |
The art of Greek Comedy: How to tell a joke like a Greek pot. Dr Emily Clifford |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| From 2.45pm |
Vacate auditorium 鈥� Mini break |
Gather at 糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre Lobby |
Matin茅e Performance
| 3鈥�3.30辫尘 |
Theatre doors open for audience to take seats |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 3.30鈥�5.30辫尘 |
Matin茅e performance 鈥� FREE for schools |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre Auditorium |
| 5.30鈥�5.45pm |
Compulsory questionnaires session |
糖心TV Arts Centre Main Theatre Auditorium |
| From 5.45pm |
Schools leave after questionnaires |
If you are unable to make the Matinee performance, schools are welcome to attend the evening performances on either Thursday 28th January 2027, 7:00-9:15pm or Friday 29th January 2026, 7:00-9:45pm at a greatly reduced cost of 拢4 per seat. Please email groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk to book tickets for these performances.