Schools' Day

Friday 29th January 2027

On Friday the 29th of January 2027 we will hold Aristophanes' Clouds. 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 Lucindy Osei (Lucindy.Osei@warwick.ac.uk).

Full Programme for Schools' Day:

10.30–11am

Registration; schools enter theatre and take seats (according to plan)

Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

11-11.20am

Welcome and Introduction to Greek Theatre and Festivals

Dr Emmanuela Bakola

Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

11.20–11.50am

The Historical Context of Aristophanes’ Clouds

Dr Paul Grigsby

Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

11.50–12.10pm

Mini break; use of bathroom facilities, otherwise schools stay in the theatre

Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

Session 1

12.10–1pm

When Clouds became Furies: Aeschylus behind Aristophanes

Dr Emmanuela Bakola

Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

Lunch Break

1-1.40pm

Lunch break for all

Schools bring picnics

Central campus, especially WAC, Oculus and FAB

Session 2

By 1.40pm	Take seats in Warwick Arts Centre Theatre	Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

1.50–2.15pm	Why do Greek plays have choruses? Prof Judith Mossman	Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre
2–2.45pm	The art of Greek Comedy: How to tell a joke like a Greek pot. Dr Emily Clifford	Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

From 2.45pm	Vacate auditorium – Mini break	Gather at Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Lobby

Matinée Performance

3–3.30pm

Theatre doors open for audience to take seats

Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre

3.30–5.30pm	Matinée performance – FREE for schools	Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Auditorium
5.30–5.45pm	Compulsory questionnaires session	Warwick Arts Centre Main Theatre Auditorium

From 5.45pm	Schools leave after questionnaires

If you are unable to make the Matinee performance, schools are welcome to attend the evening performances on either Thursday 28th January 2027, 7:00-9:15pm or Friday 29th January 2026, 7:00-9:45pm at a greatly reduced cost of £4 per seat. Please email groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk to book tickets for these performances.