One of the highlights of the Classics calendar at King’s is the annual Greek Play.
Although classical drama has been performed at the university since the late nineteenth century, the Greek Play in its current form was inaugurated in 1953. King’s remains the only university in the country to perform a piece of Greek drama wholly or partially in the original language each and every academic year.
The play is overseen by national-touring theatre company Actors of Dionysus, ‘the UK’s leading interpreters of ancient Greek drama’ who have been performing Greek tragedy, comedy and new writing inspired by myth, since 1993.
2024 marks the 71st anniversary of the KCL Greek play. This year's production is Lysistrata in the Wings, a hilarious adaptation of Aristophanes' infamous comedy.
King's Greek Play 2025: Elektra - A Throne Restored
We are excited to announce that the Greek Play for 2025 will be *Elektra - A Throne Restored*. Written and directed by Ines Neacsa, this production tells the story of Elektra, a woman determined to reclaim the throne of Mycenae after her father’s death, confronting political divisions and generational conflict.
With its compelling narrative and timely themes, the play invites audiences to reflect on power, morality, and the cost of change.
The performance will take place at Greenwood Theatre, London, from 10–12 June. Auditions will be held in February, and tickets will be available in the New Year.
Stay tuned for more updates!