The Atkinson launches a series of new talks this September that delve into the world of the Ancient Egyptians.
The series opens with Mummies, Magic & Medicine: the appeal of Ancient Egypt by Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt & the Sudan at Manchester Museum.
Famed for embalming their dead and their (supposedly) secret knowledge of magic and medicine, the Ancient Egyptians are alluring subjects to most Museum visitors. This lecture explores some recent research on ancient Egypt and tries to account for their extraordinary popularity of the subject.
To celebrate the new season of talks The Atkinson will be putting on a selection of drinks and nibbles – so if you are interested in heritage, history and more importantly Ancient Egypt, then this is definitely something for you.
If you would like to know more about the Ancient World then why not consider joining our Membership Scheme? It is your opportunity to become more involved with our work: supporting and developing The Atkinson’s building, remarkable collections and heritage, ambitious programmes and engagement with schools, families and communities.
You can choose from three different Supporter memberships. Each is £50 per year and all Members enjoy the below, plus additional benefits attached to their particular membership.
● Priority booking
● Exclusive E-news updates
● Invitations to special Events
● 10% discount in the Bakery
Ancient Worlds Supporter
● Free admission to special Ancient Worlds talks and events
● Opportunity for free ‘behind the scenes’ tour of our ‘Ancient World’ collection
● Opportunity to help us research and conserve our collections
Heritage Supporter
● Free admission to Gallery Talks related to our Heritage collections
● Opportunity for free ‘behind the scenes’ tour of our collection and our conservation programme
Contemporary Programme Supporter
● Free admission to special talks and events linked with our contemporary programme
● Invitations to previews and events across the contemporary programme
● Opportunity for free ‘behind the scenes’ event
A Champion Supporter helps us develop our remarkable collections of paintings, archaeology and social history, and help us work with exciting new artists. For just £150 a year you would gain:
● Exclusive behind the scenes access to our exceptional Theatres, Galleries and Museum
● Invitations to talks and events with visiting artists and companies
● Invitations to Seasonal launches
● An annual dinner with The Atkinson’s creative team
● A name credit on the website and on displays in the building
You can join the Membership Scheme today by contacting Box Office on 01704 533333 / Email: Memberships@theatkinson.co.uk. The Atkinson Memberships Scheme makes a unique gift, especially this Christmas when you are wondering what to buy that special friend or family member that love the arts and what it can achieve.
The Ancient World talks will be on Tuesday evenings and will cover a range of subjects from the distant past. We open with Mummies, Magic & Medicine: the appeal of Ancient Egypt by Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt & the Sudan at Manchester Museum. The talk is at 7pm, is free to members and £5 for non-members (tickets available on the doors).
Tickets are available online at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01704 533333. They are also available over the counter during The Atkinson opening hours.
Please be advised that there is booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone & 50p over the counter.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Ancient World Talks
Mummies, Magic and Medicine
Tuesday 22 September, 7pm
Members free / £5 non members (pay on doors)
Ancient World Talks
The MB’s in Egypt
Tuesday 20 October, 7pm
Members free / £5 non members (pay on doors)
Ancient World Talks
The Lost Gallery:
Discovering & Recreating Liverpool Museum’s Hittite Gallery (1931-41)
Tuesday 17 November, 7pm
Members free / £5 non members (pay on doors)
Ancient World Talks
Roman Rural Settlements on Merseyside & The Wirral
Tuesday 15 December, 7pm
Members free / £5 non members (pay on doors)
*Please be advised that there is booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone & 50p over the counter.
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB
HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit The Atkinson box office on Lord Street
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk or call box office on 01704 533333
For interviews images or press tickets please contact emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2129
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About The Atkinson
The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful new home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings, to create a really welcoming multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.
The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wile the day away visiting the new shop, that sells gifts and contemporary crafts from regional makers and then relax in the Bakery, choosing from a selection of artisan bread sandwiches, cakes and sharing platters. You can even take little bit of The Atkinson home with you from the delicatessen. Wander through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.
The new Museum is now open. Sefton Between Land & Sea tells the story of Southport and Sefton as well as the area’s dramatic maritime history. While Discover Ancient Egypt – the new Egyptology Gallery is the home of the Goodison Egyptology Collection, a remarkable collection of archaeology that has not been seen for over 40 years.
Posted on 22 September 2015 under Just announced
