Ancient Comedy CPD

Ancient Comedy CPD with Dr Rosanna Omitowoju and a Performance of Present Laughter

Thursday 10 September, 5.30pm

Join us for this free CPD session, suitable for secondary Classics, English, & Drama teachers, including NQTs.

This CPD will combine textual work with a discussion about the lasting influence of ancient comedy on theatre and literature today, with plenty of time to share ideas with fellow teachers.

Rosanna is a member of the Faculty of Classics, Cambridge University, and a fellow of King's College. After her undergraduate degree, she did a year of teacher training, before undertaking her PhD. At King's College she teaches Greek language and literature, and Latin. She is the author of Rape and the Politics of Consent in Classical Athens (2002) and translator of Greek Fiction: Callirhoe, Daphnis and Chloe, Letters of Chion (2011). Rosanna is passionate about teaching the Classics in ways that are accessible, fun, exciting and relevant.

We welcome participants to send additional prompts in advance regarding themes or material they may wish to focus on, please email [email protected]

After the session, we invite you to relax and enjoy Noël Coward’s ever-charming Present Laughter – included with your CPD place.

Spaces are limited, advanced booking essential.