From the original sources for the story to the ballets, operas and plays it has influenced.
In Greek legend, Pandora was created with the express purpose of causing trouble to men which, by opening her box, she achieved. This lecture looks at the original sources for the story, draws parallels with both Eve in Genesis and Galatea in Ovid, before showing how ballets, operas and plays, from Coppelia to My Fair Lady and The Winter’s Tale to Educating Rita, have developed the theme of a creation that runs out of control.
How to book this event:
No booking is required. Please arrive by 7pm to allow time to sign in as this lecture is preceded by TAST's AGM, 7.15-7.30pm.
For non-members we suggest a donation of £8 per lecture.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Ms Mary Sharp
Mary is an experienced broadcaster and teacher with particular expertise in literature and drama. She worked for many years for BBC Radio 4 producing some of its most popular programmes including Start the Week and Woman’s Hour before joining the senior management team as a Commissioning Editor. Mary has subsequently worked as a teacher and Director of Sixth Form at a leading girls’ grammar school. She now runs her own company 'Opening Up Literature' which offers literature courses for adults including studies of Shakespeare and Creative Writing. Her most popular course is 'Telling Tales' which explores how writers and artists have reinvented classical stories. She is also a professional bridge teacher and lecturer.
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