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Dr Lucy Jackson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University, and a member of the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her work bridges ancient and early modern studies, focusing on Greek drama, choral performance, and textual reception. She supervises doctoral researchers on topics spanning Classical Greek theatre to 21st-century adaptations.
Research Interests:
- Ancient Greek tragedy and comedy (5th–4th century BCE)
- Performance theory in Plato/Aristotle
- Early modern translations of Greek drama
- 20th/21st-century reception of classical texts
- Choral performance dynamics
Her publications include The Chorus of Drama in the Fourth Century BCE (Oxford UP, 2019) and articles on Renaissance adaptations like Nicholas Grimald’s Archipropheta. Current supervision includes research on ancient Greek musical performance and early modern university theatre.
Advising & Engagement:
- Supervises 3 PhD candidates
- Advances classical outreach through public engagement projects
- Explores interdisciplinary connections between ancient performance and modern pedagogy
Her work highlights the enduring relevance of ancient performance traditions across cultural boundaries.
