Open Univ: Birth of Comedy: Creating a Spectacle: Theatre in Ancient Athens

This is the "Creating a Spectacle: Theatre in Ancient Athens" podcast. Why was theatre-going so important to the Athenians? James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at The Open University, looks at the birth of comedy and the rise of democracy and wonders why we never hear of Spartan stand up. The site also offers links to articles, audios, and activities.