DIARY of EVENTS for the UK GREEK COMMUNITY

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Tuesday 8 March, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Raging about Achilles An event in English with Paul O'Mahony. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan Wars, the Iliad is the first, and arguably the greatest, work of western literature. In dramatic readings from different translations, and offering an account of a personal love affair with Classics, Raging about Achilles aims to bring fresh perspective to the classical text and explore its enduring influence. Paul is an actor, writer, producer and director. He translated and adapted three Greek tragedies to make The House of Atreus (performed at the Barbican) and he has also written a full-length musical inspired by Greek mythology. Free entry; booking essential on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org  Organised by the Hellenic Centre.

Monday 14 March, 7pm to 8.30pm - The Hellenic Centre Ancient Sites, Modern Interventions and Literary Reactions ΙI The second of a series of four lectures in English on Modern Greece and the Classical Tradition - An Introduction to Modern Greek Literature and Culture with Dr Polina Tambakaki (King’s College London). The session will look at how ancient monuments in places other than Attica, such as Delphi, Mycenae, Ephesus (Asia Minor), Engomi (Cyprus), are treated in the work of Angelos Sikelianos and George Seferis. Language: English, all texts will be read in English translation. Detailed information on the series at the end of the Diary listings. Entry by ticket; limited availability; early booking recommended. Bookings on 020 7487 5060. Organised by the Hellenic Centre.