IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Aeschylus
Played by Mathew Baynton
Aeschylus (c. 525–456 BC), the ancient Greek tragedian often called the father of tragedy. Ancient tradition holds that he died when an eagle dropped a tortoise on his bald head, mistaking it for a rock.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.