These ancient Greek plays were performed outdoors in large amphitheatres, so that many people could see them.

It was the beginning of modern western theatre, and some ancient Greek plays are still performed today.

Though,' he adds, 'how it be with the ancient plays I know not.

The author of the ancient play had counted on his audience understanding the esoteric references.

"Have you ever read the ancient plays by Euripides?"

It is devoted to the international production and reception of ancient plays since the Renaissance.

And if his arguments sound specious, look at those he uses in the ancient play; they will seem familiar.

But he has not ruled out some ancient foul play.

He was more than a translator, as modern discoveries of ancient Greek plays have confirmed.

Still, it was the interpolated ancient play itself that not only held the work together but also provided most of its vitality.