Emma Stafford

A sprawling 11-year research project exploring the legend of Hercules in western culture has come to an end with the publication of a final volume edited by Emma Stafford (@Prokne2), Professor of Greek Culture at @LCSLeeds ahc.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/2…

The final herculesproject.leeds.ac.uk volume is out (brill.com/display/title/…). Over 11 years the project has involved 70+ scholars, artists and performers in 2 conferences, a touring exhibition, an oratorio, and publication of 4 books! 🥳🥂 @Hercules_Leeds @LeedsClassics @LCSLeeds

We are #HiringNow! Lecturer in Ancient History, 50% FTE, permanent position. All details here jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?r…. Deadline 28th May. #ancientworldtwitter #classicstwitter

“Each time we take a sip we can sit at the bar next to people from thousands of years ago and drink together” Dr Gartland explains.

What do the tracks “Made In England” by Elton John and “Valleys” by Todmorden’s very own @work1ngmensclub have in common? First correct answer via ‘X’ gets a free pair of tickets to our April concert… Just tag @todchoral in with your answer…

Competition time. The winner gets a free pair of tickets to our concert next week… Fingers on buzzers! Here comes the question: Just tag @todchoral with your answer. 👍🏻 ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/todmo…

The banner has arrived… 🥳 Keep an eye out for it at the roundabout in the centre of town… 👀 Our next concert is shaping up to be a musical extravaganza! 👌🏻 #Choral #ClassicalMusic #Handel #Vivaldi #Benjamin Grab tickets from @TicketSource here: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/todmo…

@TodTownHall @timthecomposer Tickets can be bought on the door, from @TodTIC or via Ticketsource here: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/todmo… #ClassicalMusic #Choral 4/4

If you’ve not previously heard it performed, then come and hear for yourselves at @TodTownHall on Saturday 27th April at 7:30pm. We are also performing Vivaldi’s Gloria (knocks spots off the Laura Branigan version) 😉 and excerpts from @timthecomposer’s “The Fire of Olympus” 3/4

This week, we will be performing Handel’s marvellous “Dettingen Te Deum” alongside the mighty @TodOrchestra For those not familiar with the piece, this was written to celebrate the British army and allies’ victory over the French at the Battle of Dettingen. 1/4 🧵#Choral #Choir

#ca2024 Having great fun chairing the panel Dr Who in the Ancientverse - here's Carey Fleiner on Nero in 'The Romans' (1965).

Leeds' Hercules Project is sorry to learn of the passing of Prof. Karl Galinsky, University of Texas. He opened our 2013 conference in Leeds (pictured) and his 'The Herakles Theme' (1972) was inspirational for all our volumes. A pleasure to work with, he will be greatly missed.

Opening night of Noel Coward's Hay Fever tonight at Heben Bridge Little Theatre 🤩 (ticketsource.co.uk/hebdentheatre) bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

I'm in the Halifax Courier - fame at last! 😍 Hay Fever hits Hebden Bridge halifaxcourier.co.uk/arts-and-cultu…

I'm *delighted* to announce that the final MS of the final volume of the Leeds Hercules Project has just been delivered to the publisher! The 4-volume set has been 11 years in the making, so this feels like something of a milestone😀🍾 @Hercules_Leeds @LeedsClassics @LCSLeeds

Looking forward to a trip to Munich later this month! @LeedsClassics @LCSLeeds

We've just started rehearsing for Noel Coward's Hayfever, which is going to be a blast - ticket-booking link to follow shortly! hblt.co.uk/diary/hayfever

For a very little light reading with a Christmassy connection, see my new piece on the website of Continuo Connect, the 'Go-to Guide for Early Music': @ContinuoFndn @LeedsClassics continuoconnect.com/features/bach-…

Final rehearsal for tonight's Messiah (our fab Evangelist Michael V Jones singing "Ev'ry Valley"). It's a sell-out, but there may be a few returns available on the door (£14 cash only) due to the weather ☃️❄ See you later!

Never mind the weather, it's all hotting up for @todchoral activities this coming weekend: Saturday 2nd Dec 11am-1pm Cake-and-Carols Coffee Morning at Todmorden Central Methodist Church; Sunday 3rd 7.15pm Handel's Messiah with @TodOrchestra @TodTownHall. See you there!