ClassicsFest 2026 | Reimagining Euripides’ Bacchae
Events List
Saturday 16th May | 3pm
Reimagining Euripides’ Bacchae
With Prof Athanassios Vergados, Professor of Greek, Newcastle University, Dr George Gazis, Associate Professor, Durham University & New Writing North Young Writers
Examine Euripides’ Bacchae, where Dionysus, the god of wine and drama, challenges power and order. The afternoon begins with a presentation by Prof Vergados and Dr Gazis, who present themes and selected readings, alongside creative responses from young writers.
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE
(If you would prefer to book directly over the phone, please call the Library Desk team on 0191 232 0192 and they will be happy to help)
