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NATIONAL THEATRE NEW
EXHIBITION THE GREEKS: RADICAL
REINVENTION
The National Theatre is bringing a
new, free exhibition to the Wolfson
Gallery, The Greeks: Radical Reinvention
from 9 September, journeying through
past reimaginings of Greek tragedies
produced on its stages. The exhibition
coincides with the opening of Bacchae,
Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural
production as Director of the National
Theatre. Bacchae is an exciting retelling
of an ancient Greek tragedy by
Euripides, brought to life by Nima
Taleghani through rhythm, music and
movement.
From the myths of Medea to the fury
of Antigone, ancient Greek theatre
continues to resonate with modern
audiences because it explores timeless
human experiences and universal
themes from morality and justice, to the
complexities of the human psyche.
Set against the unique architecture of
the Olivier Theatre, itself inspired by the
open-air theatre of Epidaurus, The
Greeks: Radical Reinvention showcases
how the National Theatre has embraced
the enduring relevance of Greek tragedy.
By exploring four key elements of
ancient Greek drama – sound, space,
dance, and community – the exhibition
highlights the imaginative and authentic
ways these timeless plays have been
reinterpreted for modern audiences.
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Interchange concourse at Piccadilly Circus Underground station, by Anne Maningas.
LONDON’S TRANSPORT – THEN AND
NOW AT LT MUSEUM
A new photography exhibition Then
and Now: London’s transport has opened
at London Transport Museum in Covent
Garden to mark the 25th anniversary of
Transport for London (TfL).
The new photographic display
explores how public transport in London
has evolved amid social change. Visitors
will be able to compare scenes from the
capital’s past with the present day,
revealing the major influence transport
infrastructure has had on the city’s
development.
The exhibition features 40 striking
photographs, bringing together historical
images from the Museum’s collection –
some dating back to the 19th century –
alongside newly commissioned
contemporary images by photographer
and TfL Train Driver, Anne Maningas.
To mark the 25th anniversary of TfL,
London Transport Museum
commissioned Maningas to document
public transport in the city today. Her
new images are responses to highlights
from the Museum’s collection.
Anne Maningas is a self-taught,
internationally published photographer
whose work explores the themes of
journeys, being in transit and public
transport. Her unique perspective is
influenced by her role as a train driver at
TfL, where she brings a deep
understanding of the city’s transport
network to her work.
A passionate analogue photographer,
Maningas uses traditional film and
mechanical cameras to create evocative
images that reflect the rhythm of urban
life. All the contemporary images
featured in the exhibition were produced
using analogue processes, highlighting
her commitment to traditional
photographic techniques.
Entry to the Then and Now exhibition
is included with museum admission.
Adult tickets to visit London Transport
Museum in Covent Garden include free
return day-time entry for a whole year,
and kids go free.
Bus on Oxford Street at twilight, by
Topical Press, 1935.
London Transport Museum Collection
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