What’s On

30 March 2022

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Exhibitions

Ingrid Pollard: Carbon Slowly Turning

12 March - 29 May 2022

Ingrid Pollard (born Georgetown, Guyana) is one of the leading figures in contemporary British art. This first major survey of her 40-year career includes delicately hand-tinted landscape photographs, a flotilla of small ceramic boats and a cast of protagonists that includes boxers, musicians, tango-dancers and writers. The exhibition also includes two new works – a film that meditates on the human body as it moves through space and time, and a triptych of monumental, dynamic sculptures.

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Upcoming

Workshops

Art Club: Ages 9-11 (January – July)

7 January - 22 July 2025

Our Tuesday art sessions for children are returning for the new year, aimed at nurturing a love of creativity.

This term, the focus will be on developing drawing and painting techniques, inspired by our Andy Warhol exhibition. The sessions will be led by Sarah Wright.

£8

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Workshops

Art Club: Ages 5-8 (January – July)

7 January - 22 July 2025

Our Tuesday art sessions for children are returning for the new year, aimed at nurturing a love of creativity.

This term, the focus will be on developing drawing and painting techniques, inspired by our Andy Warhol exhibition. The sessions will be led by Sarah Wright.

£8

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Workshops

Drawing from Life Club – Portrait

21 January - 17 July 2025

Our monthly drawing club inviting you to draw from a live model alongside our associate artist Paul Berryman. Sessions change from portrait and figurative.

All skill levels are welcome but please not that these sessions are only lightly guided.

£15

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Workshops

Drawing from Life Club – Life

28 January - 23 July 2025

Our monthly drawing club inviting you to draw from a live model alongside our associate artist Paul Berryman. Sessions change from portrait and figurative.

All skill levels are welcome but please note that these sessions are only lightly guided.

£20

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Exhibitions

Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

15 March - 29 June 2025

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, MK Gallery is delighted to present Andy Warhol: Portrait of America, an ARTIST ROOMS Partnership Exhibition with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland, opening Saturday 15 March 2025. 

From Free - £15.95

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Workshops

Sip n’ Paint – inspired by Warhol

21 March - 20 June 2025

Inspired by our Andy Warhol: Andy Warhol: Portrait of America exhibition, join us for a fun, creative workshop in our café.

Dates

Friday 21 March, 7pm
Fri 18 April, 7pm
Fri 23 May, 7pm
Fri 20 June, 7pm

£20

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Accessible Events

Relaxed Viewing – Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

30 March - 29 June 2025

These are quiet hours to view our current exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America, tailored to support visitors with neurodiversity, inclusive of communication or sensory needs. Ear defenders and sensory aids are available, the hand dryers in the toilets are switched off, and tickets are limited to reduce the number of people in the galleries.

From Free - £15.95

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Exhibitions

Conversational Tour – Andy Warhol: Portrait of America

1 April - 24 June 2025

Join our volunteer guides for a friendly tour discussing Andy Warhol: Portrait of America.

Tuesday 11am and the first Sunday of the month, 11am. Free with an exhibition ticket.

Free

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Art Together

Accessible Events

Art Together

10 April - 29 May 2025

MK Gallery’s Art Together programme offers a unique workshop every half-term holiday, designed specifically for families who have a child or children aged 5+ with additional complex support needs. The workshop will offer families an opportunity to create, play and explore with other families in an open and friendly shared space.

Free

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Accessible Events

SEND Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

10 May - 14 June 2025

Join one of our award-winning Sensory Tours, and experience a unique sensory exploration of the exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America.

This event is designed and led by artist Julia Collar and is specifically for people of all ages with additional and complex needs, alongside their families, friends, and companions. Makaton is used throughout.

£7

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Accessible Events

Toddle Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

10 May - 14 June 2025

Join artist and performer Julia Collar and explore the exciting sensory qualities of our exhibition Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. Artworks will be brought to life for your little ones with music, story-telling, object handling, dress up and play!

About the exhibition
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

£7

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Cinema

The Return (15)

17 - 21 May 2025

Dir. Uberto Pasolini, 2025
116 mins

After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands.

Screenings
Saturday 17 May, 7pm
Tuesday 20 May, 10.30am
Wednesday 21 May, 2pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

One To One: John & Yoko (15)

17 - 21 May 2025

Dir. Kevin Macdonald, 2025

101 mins

On August 30, 1972, in New York City, John Lennon played his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles, the One to One benefit concert at Madison Square Garden.

Screening
Saturday 17 May, 2pm
Sunday 18 May, 10.30am
Tuesday 20 May, 2pm
Wednesday 21 May, 10.30am

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Sylvanian Families: The Movie (U)

17 May 2025

Dir. Kazuya Konaka, 2025

66 mins

The annual Star Festival arrives in Sylvanian Village again this year. While everyone is eagerly looking forward to it, Chocolate Rabbit girl Freya is worried.

Screening
Saturday 17 May, 10.30am

From Free - £9

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Cinema

RB&O: Die Walküre

18 May 2025

Dir. Barrie Kosky, 310 mins
2025

Sunday 18 May, 2pm

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

From Free - £19

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Cinema

Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death

20 May 2025

7pm

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he
touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

From Free - £9

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Cinema

After School Cinema: Sylvanian Families: The Movie (U)

20 May 2025

Dir. Kazuya Konaka, 2025

66 mins

The annual Star Festival arrives in Sylvanian Village again this year. While everyone is eagerly looking forward to it, Chocolate Rabbit girl Freya is worried.

Screening
Tuesday 20 May, 4.30pm

Join the After School Cinema Club and see great family-friendly films weekdays after school for £5.

£5

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Cinema

Warfare (15)

23 - 27 May 2025

Dir. Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza, 2025

96mins

Based on ex-Navy Seal Ray Mendoza’s real-life experiences during the Iraq War.

Screening

Friday 23 May, 2pm
Saturday 24 May, 7pm
Tuesday 27 May, 10.30am

 

From Free - £9

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Cinema

April (15)

23 - 28 May 2025

Dir. Dea Kulumbegashvili, 2025

134 mins

Nina works in the only small hospital of a provincial town as an OB-GYN. Single and in abstinence from personal relationships, she is unconditionally devoted to her oath.

Screening
Friday 23 May, 7pm
Saturday 24 May, 4.30pm
Wednesday 28 May, 2pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story (12A)

23 - 28 May 2025

Dir. Sinéad O’Shea, 2025

100 mins

A 93-year-old Irish writer Edna O’Brien recounts her controversial life, novels, love affairs, and stardom through personal journals read by actress Jessie Buckley.

Screening
Friday 23 May, 4.30pm
Saturday 24 May, 2pm
Tuesday 27 May, 1.30pm

From Free - £9

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Cinema

Milk & Baby: The Penguin Lessons (12A)

23 May 2025

Dir. Marc Evans, 2025

124 mins

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin.

Screening
Friday 23 May, 10.30am

Milk & Baby screenings are for guardians and babies under the age of 1 years old. An adult must be accompanied by a baby to attend. Each ticket also comes with a free tea or filter coffee available from the café. Supported by Milk & Beans, Milton Keynes’ first and only Specialty Coffee Roasters.

From £6 - £7

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Cinema

The Penguin Lessons (12A)

24 May 2025

Dir. Peter Cattaneo, 2025

110 mins

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin.

Screening
Saturday 24 May, 10.30am

From Free - £9

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Cinema

RB&O: Ballet to Broadway

25 May 2025

2pm

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

From Free - £19

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Cinema

Relaxed: The Penguin Lessons (12A)

25 May 2025

Dir. Peter Cattaneo, 2025

110 mins

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin.

Screening
Sunday 25 May, 10.30am

Relaxed Screenings have sensory-friendly adjustments which aim to reduce over-stimulation and create a relaxed and welcoming environment for those who might need it. These particularly appeal to autistic, learning disabled and neurodivergent visitors, along with their friends, family, or support.

From Free - £9

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Cinema

After School Cinema: The Penguin Lessons (12A)

27 May 2025

Dir. Peter Cattaneo, 2025

110 mins

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin.

Screening
Tuesday 27 May, 4pm

Join the After School Cinema Club and see great family-friendly films weekdays after school for £5.

£5

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Events

My City Performs

30 May 2025

Sheniah Asiamah presents: My City Performs.

An evening of dance, drama & live music celebrating great talents in MK.

Delicious food by Yaw Asiamah.
Catch the release of ‘My City’, a new single by Sheniah Asiamah and watch the new music video by Benjamin Charter – starring Dina Tses.

From £15 - £28

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Cinema

Doctor Who – The Two Episode Season Finale (Wish World & The Reality War)

31 May 2025

Experience time and space on the big screen with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra, and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday and celebrate an epic two-part end of season finale of Dr Who.

Watch the finale of Season 2, The Reality War, on the big screen!

From Free - £9

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Workshops

Tactile Art Workshop

5 June 2025

Join Artist Lisa Tilley for a creative workshop, designed for people who are visually impaired to develop art works inspired by the current Andy Warhol exhibition.

From Free - £7

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Cinema

NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

7 - 11 June 2025

Dir. Benedict Andrews
180 mins

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

Screening
Saturday 7 June, 7pm
Wednesday 11 June, 2pm

From Free - £19

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Cinema

MK Horror Club: Friday the 13th (18)

13 June 2025

Dir. Sean S. Cunningham, 1980

95 mins

The MK Horror Club presents this special screening of Friday the 13th on… Friday, 13th June!

A group of camp counsellors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp which, years before, was the site of a child’s drowning.

Screening
Friday 13 June, 7pm

From Free - £9

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Accessible Events

Audio Described Tour: Andy Warhol – Portrait of America

17 June 2025

Experience in-depth visual descriptions, alongside hand-held and touch elements, of key works from Andy Warhol: Portrait of America. This event is led by artist and tour guide Lisa Tilley, and is suitable for those who are blind or partially sighted.

From Free - £15.95

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Exhibitions

Paz Errázuriz: Dare to Look

19 July - 5 October 2025

This first solo UK exhibition of Chilean photographer Paz Errázuriz (b. 1944) presents over 170 works in colour and black and white from the 1970s to the present day. Often working in series, her photographs include men and women in psychiatric institutions, Trans communities, sex workers, homeless people and the Kawésqar, an indigenous community under threat.

From Free - £15.95

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