Greek theatre
Know that the ancient Greeks invented theatre, performing tragedies and comedies in large open-air amphitheatres with actors wearing masks — and that plays were performed as part of religious festivals honouring the god Dionysus, with audiences of thousands
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If your child visited an ancient amphitheatre or saw a picture of Greek masks, could they tell you that the Greeks invented theatre and explain why actors wore masks?
Know that the ancient Greeks invented theatre, performing tragedies and comedies in large open-air amphitheatres with actors wearing masks — and that plays were performed as part of religious festivals honouring the god Dionysus, with audiences of thousands
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- Explain that the Greeks invented theatre with two types of plays: tragedies and comedies
- Describe how Greek actors wore masks and performed in open-air amphitheatres
- Say that plays were part of festivals honouring the god Dionysus
“If your child visited an ancient amphitheatre or saw a picture of Greek masks, could they tell you that the Greeks invented theatre and explain why actors wore masks?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- History
- Domain
- Ancient Greece & Rome
- Age range
- Ages 7–9