'Antigone': The Ancient Greek Chorus

[@michellemauler4199]

Why is there no DVD of this production? If National Theatre sold this, with this amazing cast headed by Eccleston, they would make money. Obviously they did record it. This is driving me crazy! I would really like to show THIS production to my students.

[@joeysnowy4110]

(i know this comment is years old but w/e) it really has to do with actors' (and crew!) rights and equity. even if they wanted to release the video, they'd have to get confirmation from every actor's agent, who would take a lot of tracking down. since this production is at least 5 years old now, a whole lot would have changed. maybe then an actor would have wanted the dvd released, but now they don't. or an actress is underneath a different agency than she was 5 years ago and can't be reached. once they've gotten consent from EVERYONE (and i mean everyone) who's worked on it, then they can put it on sale.

[@rosestewart6514]

I think there might be a way--I am looking into it for my drama class. Here is a link: www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/plays/antigone-nt-iid-190787

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

yeh thi really p1sses me off. national theatre need to step up and offer these.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@joeysnowy4110 okay so? we do that for every other industry. I'm in the music industry and we go back a number of years to find performers and associated rights. It's the right thing to do. Pretty sure they do this for actors in America. They really should be doing this here. Extra sources of income are essential.

[@alicewirth5901]

YOu can stream it online, but have to have a subscription with National THeatre online

[@dkm2231]

who's here from hw

[@cmon8945]

Me

[@lillyrocheeee]

yup 😭😭

[@thrishathisrinivasan6170]

me

[@parker753]

Me too

[@mrndnns0084]

sup, guys lol honestly, i kinda love this

[@dark-_-noaim7698]

thx for helping me weth my homework

[@maleeha4877]

Np

[@robinholbrook6576]

FABULOUS! Watching this Nov. 6, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. A break from our terrible election news. But what a BEAUTIFUL break! Would have loved to see this production! Almost as tragic as our country under trump. I may move to Ireland. I love the UK. ☮️

[@lovelyhumanbeing261]

I hope that if you do move to Ireland, everything goes well. If I was able to, I'd already be in Wales.

[@robinholbrook6576]

@@lovelyhumanbeing261 Ah! I have family in Ireland in Abbeyknockmoy...near Galway. I’d love to visit Wales, too. I find it fascinating how very different Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are geographically and how those differences played such parts in creating such differences in the tribes thru history! And the WONDER that the English and French and Romans long before said it was too much and turned and left! Especially the mighty Romans! They could NOT fight the wild tribes of the trees and mountains and rivers and glens! Anyway, we’re you in ANTIGONE? I’m so smitten with the incredible young director! She’s brilliant! I’m quite in awe! Thank you for responding! I love you all over there where the mornings are soft and the evenings even softer! ☮️

[@robinholbrook6576]

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[@lovelyhumanbeing261]

@@robinholbrook6576 That's so cool! Hopefully someday there will be an opportunity to visit Wales. Perhaps when all of this settles a little. It is very facinating. I love history :D I was not in Antigone but it does sound interesting. You're quite welcome! It was so nice to have this conversation. On your second message: I love cats too!! We have four cats, with one outside. They're spoiled, but the sweetest things when they want to be. And I'm sure your pets are very loved and well taken care of! Again, it was so nice having this talk with you!

[@E_melxa]

Been watching this for my drama homework and it is actually really good! :D

[@ravencell2374]

This is great. Just getting into Sophocles. His work is brilliant.

[@stryomberg]

such a great video! leaves impressed and inspired

[@robynesalt]

this is fantastic. such an incredible idea

[@joshuasweeney3153]

Very informative. Have really added to my knowledge of the Greek Chorus!

[@lilwang5067]

Where the Causey students at?

[@BradyMagee]

Ayy

[@NationalTheatre]

The director Polly Findlay and dramaturg Ben Power decided to approach The Chorus in a different way for this 2012 production of Antigone.

[@copababe68]

I love the choice. I, for one, do not want to see/hear the chorus speak as a group. You can't understand them, it's archaic, and keeps the play a museum piece rather than something that speaks to us now.

[@business5368]

Jennifer Madden what? Why?

[@sophiejayne1756]

ok but is that mr moseby? 😳

[@maleeha4877]

apparently it is

[@NationalTheatre]

Best of luck!

[@kotaro5342]

Who is here for drama class

[@traceybull4617]

Wows

[@ecifircas5477]

British man discovers rhythm 4:11

[@aliceabate1905]

School?

[@SandrineAnterrion]

I could never be chorus. I mean I'd love to. But I would never fit in.

[@AhhhhMyLeg]

Is Ben Power related to Austin Powers?

[@Primepower333]

Who else was sent here by school?

[@amydunlap821]

Then I suppose they SHOULD be wearing masks, and they SHOULD be all men, and they SHOULD be speaking in Greek?

[@diobrando910]

Ok boomer

[@annaphuong9923]

hey ! why don't they wear mask :( ? don't understand. ~.~

[@sagefloydactor]

This aged well

[@yonicorn1641]

wtf that's from 6 years ago?? and still taking about masks

[@greyman003]

Why do the British have bad teeth?

[@65NART]

Tell me you are a dentist? The teeth are probably good, just that lots of people may not be concerned with having teeth that look like shining pearls, purely for show, as the Americans do.

[@greyman003]

Did I hit a nerve, pun intended?