Medea Sum

A European project to democratize access to classical culture through interactive and inclusive pedagogy.

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Italy : Reopening the Medea Case: aworkshop combining theatre, citizenship and critical thinking

Between January and April 2026, two workshops as part of the Medea Sum project took place at the Istituto San Francesco di Sales in Città di Castello, involving a total of 37 secondary school pupils....

How did the myth of Medea as ‘mater terribilis’ come about? 

In the spring of 431 BC, in Athens, the theatre competition held during the religious festivals in honour of Dionysus, the ‘Great Dionysia’, was won by Euphorion, son of Aeschylus. Second prize was awarded to...

How Theatre Helps Students Learn: The Medea Sum Project

Theatre doesn’t just entertain; in education, it becomes a powerful tool for learning. The European ‘Medea Sum’ project, part of the Erasmus+ 2024–2026 programme, demonstrates how performance can transform classical texts into accessible, engaging, and...

Toolkit

A “Medea Sum” toolkit to be tested in school, combining theater and narrative elements.

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The project partners

Les Expéditions
ELAN - European Literacy For All Network
Mistery Tour