⭐ From ancient gods to modern screens, a ticket to The Retelling of Greek Mythology: From Homer to Hollywood opens a conversation across centuries.
Highlights
🎙️ An educational talk with Dr Shelby Judge, followed by audience questions
📚 Trace retellings from Frankenstein to KAOS and The Odyssey
⚡ Explore gender, power, identity and resistance through ancient Greek stories
💬 Join the Q&A and consider why these stories resonate today
General Info
📅 Date: 16 December 2026
🕒 Time: 19:00
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
📍 Venue: Brighthelm Centre, Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Rd, Brighton
👤 Age requirement: 18+
📝 Please note: doors open at 19:00 and the talk starts at 19:30
Description
Why do ancient gods, heroes and monsters still speak to us? Join Dr Shelby Judge as she traces Greek mythology from Frankenstein to KAOS and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, revealing how retellings reflect the concerns of their time.
Explore gender, power, identity and resistance, then bring your questions to the Q&A. Discover why these stories inspire books, films and talks about modern anxieties. Get your tickets now for The Retelling of Greek Mythology: From Homer to Hollywood in Brighton!
