What’s On at The Atkinson with talks on Egyptian Mummies, the Polish air force and Sense and Sensibility

Discover Ancient Egypt: Mummification

Monday 31 July 2023.
1:00pm – 1:30pm
2:00pm – 2:30pm
The Atkinson – Museum
Free, drop in event. Donations welcome.

Learn all about the ancient Egyptian craft of mummification and what it meant to journey into the Afterlife.

This family friendly event is suitable for children and completely free! So join us for the best history lesson ever!

Sessions led by Molly Osbourne. Egyptologist, Classicist, Museologist (BA Hons, Postgraduate diploma). 

Story & Rhyme Time

Wednesday 2 August 2023. 11:30pm.
Free. Booking required. Age 0-4.

Explore stories through rhyme and help develop your child’s language and communication skills while meeting other parents and carers. Together with our friendly librarians, babies and under-fives will enjoy learning new songs, dancing, and making friends.

Story & Rhyme Time sessions take place once a week on a Wednesday at 11:30am.

• Admission is free.
• Ages 0-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Approximately 45 minutes.
• Places are limited. Pre-booking is required on on a first come, first served basis.
  To book please visit Southport Library in person or call 0151 934 2118.

For Your Freedom and Ours: The Polish Airforce during WW2

Wednesday 2 August 2023. 7:00pm.

A talk by Richard Kornicki, CBE DL
Chairman, Polish Air Force Memorial Committee.

An illustrated talk including archive material from the presenter’s father, Franciszek Kornicki, former commander of 308 and 317 Polish Squadrons who was once based at RAF Woodvale during WW2.

This talk links into the current ‘Polish Heritage Flight’ exhibition which has some of Franciszek’s personal possessions on display.

The talk starts at 7pm but the exhibition will remain open until the talk begins if anybody would like to come along to take a look.

Free to member/ £5 to non-members.

Grateful Fred’s

Wednesday 2 August 2023. 7:30pm.
The Atkinson – Studio.
Advance £13 / Doors £15.

Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.

The Club Night:
7.30pm – Only Child
8.00pm – Mark Saunders
8.40pm – Interval
9.00pm – Martin Stephenson

Make it! Craft Workshop

Thursday 3 August 2023
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Atkinson – Art Box
Free, drop in event. Donations welcome.

Be inspired by our museum, gallery and theatre programme in an arts and crafts workshop suitable for all the family. There’s something for all ages, with all materials supplied and all for free!

This week’s craft theme is inspired by The Willow Pattern from our exhibition; Blue and White Pottery.

Live Theatre:

Sense & Sensibility 

Saturday 5 August 2023, 7:30pm.
Ticket Prices Vary. 

Welcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint.

Sense & Sensibility follows the trials and triumphs of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they make their first tentative forays into Regency Society – a world where the parties are tremendous, emotions always run high, and every woman is on the lookout for a husband!

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John Collier’s painting “Lilith” is a captivating portrayal of the ancient mythological figure. Depicted with mesmerising allure, Lilith emerges as a mysterious and powerful woman challenging traditional narratives. With her ethereal beauty and piercing eyes, she exudes an air of confidence and rebellion. Through his brushstrokes, Collier immortalises Lilith, making her an everlasting symbol of feminine strength and autonomy.

Lilith is currently on display in our The Story So Far Exhibition. Celebrate her beauty by taking a little piece of Lilith away with you from our shop.

Monday – Saturday. 10am – 4pm.

Upcoming Comedy: