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From Greek tragedy to Covid conspiracies via LGBTQI activism in Uganda, Leilah Babirye, Natalie Haynes and Marianna Spring join Matthew Sweet to explore the many roles of masks.

From Greek tragedy to Covid conspiracies via LGBTQI activism in Uganda, artist Leilah Babirye, classicist Natalie Haynes and 大象传媒 correspondent Marianna Spring join Matthew Sweet to explore the many roles of masks.

Leilah Babirye's first solo exhibition in Europe - Ebika Bya ba Kuchu mu Buganda (Kuchu Clans of Buganda) II - is at the Stephen Friedman Gallery, London until 31st July.
Pandora's Jar: Women in Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes is now out in paperback. You can hear Natalie sharing her musical choices with Michael Berkeley on Private Passions on 大象传媒 Radio 3. /programmes/b006tnv3
And Natalie discusses the legacy of the Trojan War in this episode of Free Thinking /programmes/m000bg2k

Producer: Torquil MacLeod

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Thu 17 Jun 2021 22:00

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