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Ever wanted to party like Henry the 8th? Well, this summer you can do just that at the hosting Henry the 8th festival at West

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Expect birds of prey displays, Tudor dancing, some of King Henry's favorite foods, and even a jousting tournament.

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Fascinating Historical Conversations

from the makers of BBC History magazine.

Did tragedy or comedy or comedy go down better with ancient Greek audiences?

With the crowds raucous and rowdy, or quiet and civilised?

And how did the wrath of the mischievous God Dionysus spark an Athenian cultural festival?

Speaking to Emily Griffith, the classicist Sarah Nooter answers your top questions about the theatrical antics of ancient Greece.

From advice on stage management to how much the plays of today really owe to their ancient

antecedents.

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for joining us on the History Extra podcast.

Hi Emily, thanks for having me.

I'm happy to be here. We are going to be delving into the world of the ancient Greek theatre.

So first year I wanted to ask you, how do we actually into the world of the ancient Greek theater.

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