Events and opportunities for developing oracy in Key Stages 3-5
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Today
15 June – 22 September 2019
Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance
This first major retrospective of Paula Rego's work in England in over 20 years focuses on political and feminist themes in paintings and drawings ... More info
6 – 28 September 2019
The Not So Secret Self(ie)
After a 6 week collaboration between MK’s young people (14-18 yrs) and MK Gallery’s Associate Artists September’s exhibition shares the outcomes and experiences from ... More info
Sunday 15 September 2019, 2pm
Blinded by the Light
Set in 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher's Britain, 'Blinded By The Light' is a joyous, coming-of-age story about a teenager who learns ... More info
Sunday 15 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Schools: ARTificial Reality
Experience the wonders of painting in virtual reality with MK Gallery and our neighbours at Vertigo VR, the only Virtual Reality Centre in the ... More info
Upcoming
Schools: Fluent Futures
Events and opportunities for developing oracy in Key Stages 3-5
Tuesday 17 September 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
18 – 22 September 2019
MK Lit Fest 2019
A fabulous festival of books, words, writers and ideas that celebrates everything literary, bookish or wordy
Thursday 19 September 2019, 6.30pm
Paula Rego: Catherine Lampert and Nick Willing in conversation
Join us to hear exhibition curator Catherine Lampert and Nick Willing, Director of the acclaimed BBC documentary ‘Paula Rego Secrets and Stories’ discuss the ... More info
Saturday 21 September 2019, 2pm
Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Saturday 21 September 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio
Re-imagine a world run by you! This September we take inspiration from the Summer workshops and Project Space exhibition. Join us each week ... More info
Sunday 22 September 2019, 2pm
Final Day: Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Sunday 22 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 24 September 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Tuesday 24 September 2019, 7pm
Once Upon a Time In... Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton and his longtime ... More info
Thursday 26 September 2019, 7pm
NT Live Encore: One Man, Two Guvnors
NT Live Encore: One Man, Two Guvnors
by Richard Bean
based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding
Featuring a ... More info
Friday 27 September 2019, 8pm
Once Upon a Time In... Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton and his longtime ... More info
Friday 27 September 2019, 7pm
themusicroom @ MK Cafe Bar
Hosted on the last Friday of every month, themusicroom is an intimate, live music experience featuring an exciting line-up of established and emerging musicians. ... More info
Saturday 28 September 2019, 7pm
NT Live Encore: Fleabag
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC's hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast to cinemas from London's West End.
Saturday 28 September 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio
Re-imagine a world run by you! This September we take inspiration from the Summer workshops and Project Space exhibition. Join us each week ... More info
Saturday 28 September 2019, 11.30am
Dora and The Lost City of Gold
Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever ... More info
Saturday 28 September 2019, 8pm
MONOCREO night
MONOCREO is a Milton Keynes based independent record label. Tonight will present a series of live performances in celebration of their newest release, Brenti ... More info
Sunday 29 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Sunday 29 September 2019, 2pm
Pain and Glory
'Pain And Glory' tells of a series of re-encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo (Antonio Banderas), a film director in his physical decline, some of ... More info
Sunday 29 September 2019, 11.30am
Dora and The Lost City of Gold (relaxed screening)
RELAXED SCREENING
Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ... More info
Tuesday 1 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Tuesday 1 October 2019, 7pm
The Chambermaid
Eve is a conscientious maid with a broad smile and kind demeanour. Punctual and enterprising, paying close attention to the details that make a ... More info
Friday 4 October 2019, 8pm
The Souvenir
Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) is a young film student struggling to find a firm direction in life when she meets the seemingly unwavering and ... More info
Saturday 5 October 2019, 8pm
Theon Cross + support
As one of the key players of the London jazz scene, Theon Cross has been dominating airwaves and stages recently. He's part of a ... More info
Saturday 5 October 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio
During October, Saturday Studio takes inspirations from our Ride high exhibition in the Project Space and 'The Big Draw' theme 'Drawn to life' ... More info
Sunday 6 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Sunday 6 October 2019, 2pm
Bait
Modern-day Cornish fisherman Martin (Edward Rowe) is struggling to buy a boat while coping with family rivalry and the influx of London money, holiday-homes ... More info
Tuesday 8 October 2019, 6.45pm
Royal Opera House Live: DON GIOVANNI
Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger… and retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni, the women he ... More info
Tuesday 8 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
9 – 30 October 2019
Ride High take on Stubbs
Ride High members have recreated some of English painter George Stubbs’ most iconic work using a variety of media including photography, collage, drawing, painting ... More info
Friday 11 October 2019, 8pm
Horsedreamer + support
HORSEDREAMER is the voice of the acclaimed UK based Trinidadian poet and singer Roger Robinson. In this incarnation, the prolific artist and singer, ... More info
12 October 2019 – 26 January 2020
George Stubbs: 'all done from Nature'
The most substantial overview in over 30 years of the UK’s greatest painter of animals and anatomy.
Saturday 12 October 2019, 8pm
Kathryn Williams + support
Mercury prize nominated singer/songwriter Kathryn Williams makes a welcome return to Milton Keynes as part of her UK Anthology tour.
12 October 2019 – 26 January 2020
Schools: Stubbs for Schools, Post 16 & Groups
Explore the work of significant British artist and eighteenth century master, George Stubbs.
Saturday 12 October 2019, 2 – 4pm
OUTLANDS #6 - IMPATV Experimental Video Workshop
IMPATV host an experimental video workshop prior to the Outlands ENSÕ SONE Tour, revealing some of the techniques used to create their videos and ... More info
Saturday 12 October 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio
During October, Saturday Studio takes inspirations from our Ride high exhibition in the Project Space and 'The Big Draw' theme 'Drawn to life' ... More info
Sunday 13 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 15 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Tuesday 15 October 2019, 7pm
Rojo
Claudio is a middle-aged lawyer with a prosperous life in a placid provincial town in mid-70's Argentina, just before the military coup. One night ... More info
Thursday 17 October 2019, 7pm
NT Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, ... More info
Friday 18 October 2019, 8pm
Downton Abbey
The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the ... More info
Saturday 19 October 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio
During October, Saturday Studio takes inspirations from our Ride high exhibition in the Project Space and 'The Big Draw' theme 'Drawn to life' ... More info
Sunday 20 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Sunday 20 October 2019, 2pm
Downton Abbey
The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the ... More info
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 10am – 3pm
Schools: ARTiculation Discovery Day
A FREE workshop for key stage 5 pupils to develop critical analysis, research and public speaking skills
Tuesday 22 October 2019, 7pm
For Sama
FOR SAMA is both an intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war. A love letter from a young mother to her ... More info
Friday 25 October 2019, 7pm
themusicroom @ MK Cafe Bar
Hosted on the last Friday of every month, themusicroom is an intimate, live music experience featuring an exciting line-up of established and emerging musicians. ... More info
Saturday 26 October 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio
During October, Saturday Studio takes inspirations from our Ride high exhibition in the Project Space and 'The Big Draw' theme 'Drawn to life' ... More info
Sunday 27 October 2019, 2pm
Royal Opera House Live (Encore): Don Pasquale
Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations.
Sunday 27 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 11.30am – 12pm
Artist-led Sensory Venue Tour: Toddle Tour
This artist led venue tour will invite you to explore the sensory qualities of the MK Gallery spaces including exhibition George Stubbs: 'all done ... More info
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 12.15 – 12.45pm
Artist-led Sensory Venue Tour: Children
This artist led venue tour will invite you to explore the sensory qualities of the MK Gallery spaces including exhibition George Stubbs: 'all done ... More info
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 1 – 1.30pm
Artist-led Sensory Venue Tours: Adult
This artist led venue tour will invite you to explore the sensory qualities of the MK Gallery spaces including exhibition George Stubbs: 'all done ... More info
Tuesday 29 October 2019, 7pm
Exhibition On Screen: Leonardo - The Works
Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world's favourite artist. Many TV shows and feature films have showcased this extraordinary genius but often not ... More info
Wednesday 30 October 2019, 11.30am – 12pm
Drum Jam: Early years
Find your inner rhythm in these relaxed drum jam sessions. This event is suitable for children and adults with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum ... More info
Wednesday 30 October 2019, 12.15 – 12.45pm
Drum Jam: Children
Find your inner rhythm in these relaxed drum jam sessions. This event is suitable for children and adults with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum ... More info
Wednesday 30 October 2019, 1 – 1.30pm
Drum Jam: Adult
Find your inner rhythm in these relaxed drum jam sessions. This event is suitable for children and adults with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum ... More info
Sunday 3 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: CONCERTO/ENIGMA VARIATIONS/RAYMONDA ACT III
From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Marius Petipa, to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, ... More info
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
7 – 30 November 2019
Platform Graduate Award exhibition 2019
The Platform Graduate Award is an initiative to support emerging graduate artistic talent to further their practice following graduation. Established in 2012, the award ... More info
Thursday 7 November 2019, 8pm
Enso Sone: QUJAKU & IMPATV
OUTLANDS experimental music touring network present an original audio-visual collaboration between Japanese psych band Qujaku and UK visual artists IMPATV.
Saturday 9 November 2019, 8pm
Fran and Flora + support
Described as ‘a string duo bound for glory’ by Max Reinhardt (BBC Radio 3 Late Junction) Fran & Flora (Francesca Ter-Berg and Flora Curzon) ... More info
Sunday 10 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Tuesday 12 November 2019, 2pm
Artist led Audio Described Exhibition Tour
This artist led exhibition tour describes the varied works of 18th century artist George Stubbs. This event is suitable for anyone, especially suited to ... More info
Sunday 17 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 19 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Saturday 23 November 2019, 7.30pm
Cock and Bull Band 40th Anniversary Ceilidh
Legendary local Folk Rock act, The Cock and Bull Band celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a special ceilidh in our Skyroom.
Sunday 24 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 26 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Friday 29 November 2019, 7pm
themusicroom @ MK Cafe Bar
Hosted on the last Friday of every month, themusicroom is an intimate, live music experience featuring an exciting line-up of established and emerging musicians. ... More info
Sunday 1 December 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 3 December 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Thursday 5 December 2019, 6.30pm
MK Geek Night
A quarterly event for the creative community to meet up, network and chat over a few drinks about web design, development, UX, technology and ... More info
Sunday 8 December 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 10 December 2019, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: COPPÉLIA
A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia – a story of love, mischief and ... More info
Tuesday 10 December 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Sunday 15 December 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: Special Screening of THE NUTCRACKER (RECORDED 2016)
The Royal Ballet's glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite.
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Friday 20 December 2019, 6pm
Artist-led BSL Exhibition Tour
This tour is delivered in British Sign Language (BSL) only. Explore the work and curiosities of artist George Stubbs as art and Science come ... More info
Thursday 16 January 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946 and is sure to cast its spell over anyone ... More info
Tuesday 25 February 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: MARSTON & SCARLETT WORLD PREMIERES
Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. ... More info
Wednesday 26 February 2020, 2 – 5pm
Schools: ARTiculation Prize 2020 – Regional Heat
Join us for the regional heat of the ARTiculation Prize 2020. This is a great opportunity for pupils to hear other young speakers deliver ... More info
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: FIDELIO (NEW PRODUCTION)
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays ... More info
Wednesday 1 April 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: SWAN LAKE
Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, returns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Petipa/Lev Ivanov text, ... More info
Tuesday 21 April 2020, 7pm
Royal Opera House Live: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI
Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and ... More info
Schools: ARTificial Reality
Experience the wonders of painting in virtual reality with MK Gallery and our neighbours at Vertigo VR, the only Virtual Reality Centre in the ... More info
Thursday 28 May 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: THE DANTE PROJECT (WORLD PREMIERE)
Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of ... More info
Ongoing
Start the Art
Start the Art provides its usual mix of messy and creative activities for toddlers to move around and explore. Every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Saturday Studio
Saturday Studio introduces art in all its forms offering intriguing artist-led activity through which we invite you to join in, explore, question and create ... More info
Art and Us
Stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs. Every Sunday.
