Schools' Day
Schools' Day
Friday 30th January 2026
On Friday the 30th of January 2026 we will hold the combined second and third parts of the Oresteia trilogy: Libation Bearers and Eumenides. As always, the play will be accompanied by talks to help pupils make sense of the production.
The Matinee performance (3:30-5:45pm) is free for schools to attend. If you would like to book seats for this performance, please contact Anna Morris (Anna.Morris@warwick.ac.uk).
Full Programme for Schools' Day:
| 10.30–11am |
Gather |
Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Lobby and surrounding areas |
| 11-11.20am |
Welcome and Introduction to Ancient Theatre Dr. Emmanuela Bakola |
Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 11.20–12 |
The Historical Context of the Oresteia Dr. Paul Grigsby |
Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 12pm |
Gather |
Gather in Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Lobby. Ambassadors guide schools attending Emily’s option to the venue. |
Seminars—Session 1
| 12.15–1pm |
The house (oikos) as protagonist in Aeschylus’ Oresteia: making sense of the Warwick production Dr. Emmanuela Bakola |
Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 12.15–1pm |
Looking Inside: How do Greek Pots conjure the Interior? Dr. Emily Clifford |
Junction |
Lunch and Tours
| 1-1.45pm |
Lunch break for all Schools bring picnics
Tours offered and schools have the opportunity to chat with ambassadors |
Central campus Especially WAC, Oculus and FAB |
| 1.45pm |
Gather |
Gather in the Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Lobby. Ambassadors guide schools attending Emily’s option to the venue. |
Seminars—Session 2
| 2–2.45pm |
The house (oikos) as protagonist in Aeschylus’ Oresteia: making sense of the Warwick production Dr. Emmanuela Bakola |
Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre |
| 2–2.45pm |
Looking Inside: How do Greek Pots conjure the Interior? Dr. Emily Clifford |
Junction |
Matinée Performance
| 3–3.30pm |
Theatre doors open for audience to take seats |
Gather at Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Lobby |
| 3.30–5.45pm |
Matinée performance – FREE for schools |
Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Auditorium |
If you are unable to make the Matinee performance, schools are welcome to attend the evening performances on either Thursday 29th January 2026, 7:00-9:15pm or Friday 30th January 2026, 7:00-9:15pm at a greatly reduced cost of £4 per seat. Please email groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk to book tickets for these performances.