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Welcome to phase one of the DAT@apgrd project: the development of a searchable database designed to locate recordings of performances inspired by the ancient Greek and Roman plays and epics.

We have begun populating the new database with records of our own audio and audiovisual collections, and those held by our research partners; we will then expand to incorporate data on the recordings held by external archives, repositories, theatre companies, and streaming services.

Use the Quick search below to start exploring, or use the Search Page to set various parameters such as the associated ancient work, the date, and the companies involved.

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Digital Ancient Theatre (DAT)

The DAT database has been made possible by funding from Professor Richard Rose and the University of Oxford's John Fell Fund. The original inspiration for the database was brought to us by Professor Rose and has been developed by the APGRD team so that it integrates fully with our pre-existing Modern Productions database. This means that as well as identifying and locating an audio or audiovisual recording, we can offer a full range of contextual data about the performances captured in the recordings, allowing researchers to follow pathways of associated information such as: performers, companies, scripts, and locations.

Scope

Mirroring the Modern Productions database, DAT aims to be global in scope. Alongside the continual addition of entries into the DAT database, the next phase in the project's development will be to develop an enhanced Digital Media Collection at the APGRD. Comprising of digitised versions of our analogue audio-visual collections, collaborative new digital material, and digital donations via the forging of partnerships with external institutions and theatre companies.

Your feedback and additions

We welcome your feedback on the design and functionality of the DAT database, please do contact us. We also greatly appreciate any additions or corrections to our records:

  • To improve existing records: please contact us
  • To add information on new audio or audiovisual recordings: please fill out an av-recording form [forthcoming]