The Clouds (King's Greek Play 2026)Info Location Contact More Info Event Information
DescriptionContent Warnings Age Suitability Particularly relevant for students of Greek tragedy, ethics, or political philosophy, the play offers a compelling opportunity to engage with classical themes that remain deeply influential today. Venue: Greenwood Theatre, (55 Weston Street, SE1 3RA) London Matinee Performances: Wednesday at 3:00 PM
Evening performances will be preceded by pre-show events at 6pm featuring leading scholars; these are free for that evening’s ticketholders. PLEASE NOTE: reduced rates and group bookings are available for school & further education groups. To book email greekplay@kcl.ac.uk directly. Teachers accompanying their students go free: please email to arrange. YOU MUST SELECT A TICKET TYPE ON THE NEXT PAGE. ALL FREE BOOKINGS WILL BE CANCELLED. Please note we do not accept cheque or cash payments at the box office. Please see the "More Info" tab for further information about this event.
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ContactMore InformationDoes being righteous mean being right? Can democracy survive in a post-truth world? Written and directed by Giulia Balsamo and brought to life by an ensemble of current students, The Clouds offers a bold contemporary response to Aristophanes’ classic comedy. Continuing KCL’s tradition of pushing the boundaries of the Greek Play, this production explores how ancient satire can illuminate the complexities of modern life. Incorporating original ancient Greek text alongside new writing, the performance interrogates themes of truth, morality, and the fragility of democratic ideals in an age of misinformation and polarisation. COLLECTING TICKETS: Please bring your eStore confirmation email to the box office in the Greenwood lobby on the day of the performance to collect your ticket. The box office is open from 5.00pm for evening performances and 2.00pm for matinees. Please note that we will happily accept digital copies of the confirmation shown on a device, so do consider not printing it. SCHOOL & FURTHER EDUCATION BOOKINGS: School & further education groups wanting to book should email us directly at greekplay@kcl.ac.uk. Teachers accompanying their students go free - please contact us to arrange. ARE YOU A KING'S ALUMNI? We'll be hosting a free post-show tea with the cast and staff members after the Wednesday matinee, open to King's alumni. Please contact us (greekplay@kcl.ac.uk) to let us know you're coming. Alumni details will be passed onto the Alumni Relations team, who will hold your details to personalise your alumni supporter experience. If you would prefer not to hear from them, you can unsubscribe from all further communications at any time by emailing forever@kcl.ac.uk For information on how they use your details, please see their privacy statement: Privacy policy | King’s alumni | King’s College London (kcl.ac.uk) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
