Story museum what's on guide jul oct 2014

Fly away to the land of stories...

what’s on

July-Nov‘14

Immersive exhibitionEvents & talksPerformancesCourses & workshopsOutdoor playFun for all ages

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Who needs to travel when you can stay at home and explore the world through stories? Visit The Story Museum and sail away to a treasure island, meet a Wild Thing and a wicked witch, have tea with Badger or step through the wardrobe into Narnia...

Our popular exhibition 26 Characters continues until 2 November alongside a fabulous season of events for all ages.

Contents26 Characters exhibition 4 Regular events 6 Summer courses for children 7 Adult courses and evenings 8 Get involved 9 What’s On July-November 10-21 Winter highlights 22 School and group bookings 22 Venue hire 23

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SUMMER SEASON TICKETUnlimited visits to the land of stories during July and August, including exhibition entry, films and craft activities.Adult: £20, Child: £10, Family: £40 (4 persons including at least one child)Buy season tickets or upgrade your single visit ticket in our shop.

Find out more: www.storymuseum.org.uk/whats-on

Season highlightsThemed weeks... Courtyard fun, craft activities, storytellings, talks and films exploring a different classic story each week. Read the books, then watch the movies at our Screen Teas and tell us how they compare.

... and thrilling weekendsAlice’s Day, a Summer Rumpus, Outlaw Adventures, All-day Tea, Boat Picnics, Pirate Parties, a Hobbit breakfast and a Teddy Bear Sleepover.

Courses for children and grown upsLearn to draw cartoons, develop computer game characters, tell stories or make beautiful books with the best in the business.

Amazing authors Frank Cottrell Boyce, Cressida Cowell, Julia Donaldson, Anthony Horowitz, Francesca Simon, Steven Butler, Sarah McIntyre, Adam Murphy, Dave Shelton and other favourites.

Terrific talks From illustrations of Alice to reminiscent poetry, to capturing celebrity portraits, talks by story experts and imagineers that wake up the old grey cells.

Horrible half termTorchlit tours and Magical Science, Ghost Stories and Jampires, Quidditch and Zombie Zumba. And some gentler tales about owls for the very young.

General merrimentChildren’s parties, singles evenings, corporate events, working parties and lots of opportunities to join in, whatever your age.

And lots more…

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Sail to a tropical island, walk through the wardrobe into Narnia, dress up and meet a talking throne in our immersive and unusual exhibition.‘Quite honestly, one of my favourite museum experiences ever.’ - VisitorA galaxy of Britain’s best-loved writers and storytellers transform themselves into the characters they most loved as children.

See Malorie Blackman, Shirley Hughes, Michael Rosen,

Michael Morpurgo, Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman and

many more...

4 ‘Epic, epic and epic!’ - Child Visitor

Award-winning celebrity photographer Cambridge Jones has captured a gallery of rogues and rascals, wizards and wild things (including Long John Silver, Just William, The Borrowers, The White Witch and Boromir) which unfolds through The Story Museum’s atmospheric and unfinished buildings.

‘Far and away the most exciting, inspiring and thought-provoking exhibition I’ve ever seen.’ - Visitor- Step into story worlds- Listen to tales of adventure- Dress up- Meet a talking throne

The most popular word to describe it is ‘fun’ - visitor survey

‘Sheer joy.’

‘I don’t care how old you are. If you love books and can reach Oxford, you should drop in at the Story Museum and see 26 Characters.’

‘They expected museums to be boring, but not this one.’ – Nicky, mum of boys aged 8

and 10.

‘GO AND SEE THIS, IT’S AWESOME.’ - child

‘A love-song to stories, a celebration of everything that makes stories great.’ - Visitor

Take your heroes home Cambridge Jones’s wonderful portraits and author interviews, original stories and much-loved illustrations, background and behind-the-scenes photographs. The perfect gift for anyone who loves stories. £25 in the shop and on the website, £20 with an exhibition ticket.

Tickets

Adults: £7.50 Concessions: £5

Family ticket: £20 for four people (including at least one child)

Children under one year and companions of disabled visitors: free

Combined ticket: £2 off exhibition if bought with an event

Summer ticket: see page 2

Opening hours

Until Sunday 2 November

Monday closed (including bank holidays)Tuesday 10am – 5pmWednesday 10am – 5pmThursday 10am – 7pmFriday 10am – 7pmSaturday 10am – 5pmSunday 11am – 5pm

Please allow at least 1 hour for your adventure.

Please note that at peak times we may have to limit numbers and the length of your visit, for everyone’s comfort and enjoyment.

Some sections of our building are unheated - on a cold day, dress for Narnia!

‘Loved visiting Narnia on Sunday - managed to get in and out before the White Witch turned us to stone...’ - Visitor

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ABC....STORY!10.30 Tuesdays and Saturdays (except for Nick Cope dates below). Friendly drop-in sessions for babies and toddlers. Explore a different story each week through rhymes, games and interesting objects. Age 0-3. £2.50 per person. Every 6th session is free. No need to book.

NICK COPE’S SONGBOOK

10.30 Last Saturday of each month: 26 July, 27 September, 25 October. Sing, shout and jump about with indie-pop front man Nick whose catchy songs have earned him many tiny – and not-so-tiny - fans. Early years. £5/£3. Booking advised: 01865 305305.

READING ALLOWED!15.00-15.30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays between 24 July and 29 August. 15.00-16.00 Sundays from 7 September. Relax and enjoy literary classics read by actors, authors, academic and talented unknowns who share a gift for bringing stories to life. Don’t worry if you’ve missed a bit, we’ll catch you up. Age 5+ except where advised. Free. No need to book.

RELAXED VISITS 10.00 Last Sunday of each month: 27 July, 31 August, 28 September, 26 October Relaxed visits are for those with autism, learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders. Experience our exhibition with families and carers in a more relaxed environment. Free. No need to book. To enquire about specialised tours, e-mail [email protected] or call us on 01865 790050.

WONDER WALKS

11.00-12.15 Sundays (plus Summer Fridays: July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)A playful, family-friendly walkabout with stories and surprises. Explore the fantasy worlds of Middle Earth, Wonderland and Narnia – and the writers who created them. A gentle 75-minute walk. All ages. £6/£4. For tickets call 01865 305305. Also available for pre-booked groups of 10 or more: call 01865 790050.

Regular events

Please check our website as new events are added daily6

Photos: Agustina Patron, Dawn Parsonage-Kent, Adrian Cassidy, Vivacious Mel Photography

Summer courses for children

To book courses, ring the office: 01865 790050

Four 5-day holiday courses for young creatives. Top illustrators, games developers, storytellers and authors share inspirational tips and techniques – with time for exploring the exhibition and outdoor play.Monday to Friday. 9.30-15.30. Ages are guidelines. 10% sibling discount. Book early as places are limited: 01865 790050.

MAKE AWESOME COMICSMonday 28 July - Friday 1 August Make a comic in a week with Neill Cameron, comic artist for The Phoenix and author of How to Make Awesome Comics, and his fantastical friends Kate Brown (The Spider Moon) and Gary Northfield (Teenytinysaurs). Age 8-11 years. £150.

DEVELOP DIGITAL CHARACTERSMonday 4 - Friday 8 August Meet professional computer games developers, discover how games are made and learn basic coding and animation techniques to create a character of your own. Age 8-13 years. £180 including computer hire.

TELL SPELLBINDING STORIESMonday 11 - Friday 15 August Let the fabulous Katrice Horsley, National Storytelling Laureate and trainer supreme release your inner storyteller. Learn traditional tales and create stories of your own. Age 8-13 years. £150.

CREATE BEAUTIFUL BOOKSMonday 18 - Friday 22 AugustJoin novelist, poet and former teacher Michael Harrison to write a poem or short story every day and make each into a different kind of book. Age 11-13 years. £150.

FAMILY HANDPRINTING WORKSHOPSSaturdays 14 June, 19 July, 20 September: 14.00-16.00. A two-hour introductory workshop. Age 8+. £8 per person.

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HANDPRINTING Learn about early printing methods and make your own beautiful keepsakes on the Bodleian Library’s antique hand printing presses at The Story Museum. Places are limited so booking is essential.

Adult Handprinting Workshop 18.30-20.30 Thursdays 7 August, 23 September A two-hour introductory workshop. Age 16+. £15

Adult Handprinting Course 18.30-20.30 Thursdays for 6 weeks from 4 September to 9 October. An in-depth course with the Bodleian’s master printer which will enable you to design, typeset and print your own unique piece of work. Six two-hour sessions. Age 16+. £120 per person.

Family workshops also available: see p7

STORYTELLINGAdult Storytelling Course with Katrice HorsleyFriday 10 & Saturday 11 October, 10.00-16.00. Whatever your starting point, Katrice’s popular two-day introductory course will take you a giant stride closer to telling spellbinding stories from memory. Katrice is a charismatic

and confidence-boosting trainer, accomplished international storyteller and the National Storytelling Laureate. £100. Ring 01865 790050 to book.

‘Thank you so much for an amazing workshop, and for leaving me feeling like I’m about to step into my own big adventure!’ - Course Attendee, April 2014.

Adult courses & evenings

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PAGE TURNERS SINGLES EVENINGS18.30-20.30 First Friday of each month 8 August, 4 September, 3 October.

Are you in your twenties or thirties and wanting to meet people in Oxford? Make new friends and maybe more at our informal singles nights for literature lovers. Late night exhibition opening, wine and snacks. Bring your favourite book as a conversation starter. Age 18+. £12 per person.

Andy Stanton

Get involvedYOUNG PEOPLE AND STUDENTSWe need and value input from young people. If you’d like to help, or are considering a career in education, heritage or the arts there are many ways you can get involved. You can find details on our website www.storymuseum.org.uk.

Work Experience Week Age 16+.Duke of Edinburgh Age 16+.Internships (1-3 months) Age 18+.Student Projects and Placements Age 18+.Volunteering Age 18+.Youth Panels Age 11+.

www.storymuseum.org.uk/volunteerTo book call 01865 305305 or visit www.ticketsoxford.com

ADULTSWe could not make our unusual exhibitions and events without the help of our amazing volunteers. Have fun, learn new skills and make new friends as you create story worlds. Refreshments, materials and equipment provided for practical sessions. Sign up online or call volunteer coordinator Tom Donegan on 01865 790050.

Stitch and a Story: 18.00-20.00 Wednesday evenings from 24 September. Listen to stories as you work with designer and seamstress Ally Baker to make decorations, costumes and props for our winter exhibitions. Free.

Exhibition Building Blitz 10.00-16.00 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 3 and 20 November. Help us construct Santa’s workshop and a sparkling winter wonderland. You’ll be doing everything from painting partitions to installing icicles. Free.

Regular Volunteers – Wanted on Voyage! Join our fantastic crew to steward events and exhibitions or help in our shop and café or behind the scenes. Volunteer discount and exclusive events. For details and to apply see website: www.storymuseum.org.uk.

CAREER BREAKS AND CORPORATE PLACEMENTS Use your professional skills and contacts to help a worthwhile cause at an exciting time. Join us on secondment, for a career break or as part of a move back to work, for anything from one day a week to a three month sabbatical. Email [email protected]

www.storymuseum.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

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what’s on july

Please check our website as new events are added daily10

TUESDAY 1 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! Monkey and Me p6 Age 0-3. £2.50.

SATURDAY 5 JULY ALICE’S DAY10.00-17.00

Oxford transforms into Wonderland in a city-wide celebration of all things Alice, with events, exhibitions, storytelling, music and tea-parties – and most events are free!10.00 Wonder Walk. £3.

10.30 ABC…Story! Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. £2.50.

11.00 Storytelling. Free.

11.00–13.00 Drop-in printing workshop. Free.

11.30–12.30 Song-writing workshop. Free but booking essential: 01865 790050.

13.30 Storytelling. Free.

13.00 Wonder Walk. £3.

14.00–16.00 drop in word games workshop. Free.

15.00 Wonder Walk. £3.

16.30 Talk. 149 Years of

Portraying Alice: from Victorian Dream-Child to 21st Century Cyberpunk, by Mark Richards of the Lewis Carroll Society. Free.

SUNDAY 6 JULY

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Francesca Simon and Steven Butler: Horrid and Menacing! Popular authors Francesca Simon (Horrid Henry) and Steven Butler (The Diary Of Dennis the Menace) discuss with photographer Cambridge Jones why they prefer creating mischievous heroes and why they became the Queen of Hearts and The Hatter for the 26 Characters exhibition. Age 6+. £4.

TUESDAY 8 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! Not Now Bernard p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

SATURDAY 12 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! Monkey and Me p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

SUNDAY 13 JULY

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

TUESDAY 15 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! Penguin p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

26 Characters is open Tuesday - Sunday

Photo: Francesca Simon as the Queen of Hearts. Photograph by Cambridge Jones

To book call 01865 305305 or visit www.ticketsoxford.com

Please check our website as new events are added daily

SATURDAY 19 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! We’re Going On A Bear Hunt! p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

14.00-16.00 Family Handprinting Workshop p7. Age 8+. £8.

16.00 Teddy Bear Sleepover Drop Off Sometimes toys like to have their own adventures and make new friends. Drop off a cuddly toy to the museum, well-labelled and with its overnight essentials. When you collect it the next day we’ll show you what fun it had. £5 per toy.

SUNDAY 20 JULY

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Teddy Bear Collection come and see our slide show of what your toys got up to last night. See 19 July.

SAIL AWAYSail away with with The Owl and The Pussy-cat this week on our wooden boat to the land where the Bong Tree grows. Make and float paper boats and create owl or pussy-cat masks. Materials £1.

TUESDAY 22 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! The Owl and the Pussy-cat p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Owl and the Pussy-cat and other rhymes. Age 3+. Free.

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY


THURSDAY 24 JULY


FRIDAY 25 JULY

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.


OUTDOOR STORY PLAYJuly-August. Relax in our courtyard café while the children sail our dinghy, make mischief in William’s shed, have tea with Alice, camp out in our mini caravan or do some creative crafting. Occasional visiting musicians. Courtyard entry free.

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what’s on july-augustSATURDAY 26 JULY

10.30 Nick Cope’s Songbook p6. Age 0-4. £5/£3.

13.00-17.00 Neill Cameron’s Courtyard Cartoons Help the legendary comic artist create a comic in our courtyard. Free.

SUNDAY 27 JULY

10.00 Relaxed Visit p6. All ages. Free.

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

MONDAY 28 JULY

09.30 Make Awesome Comics - with Neill Cameron and friends. 5-day course begins. Age 6-11 years. See p7.

WILD THINGS WEEKVoyage to where the Wild Things are. Make masks, crowns and a

Wild Things’ Island. Materials £1.

TUESDAY 29 JULY

10.30 ABC...Story! Spaghetti with the Yeti p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

15.00 Reading Allowed! Where the Wild Things Are and other monster stories. Age 3+. Free.

WEDNESDAY 30 JULY

10.30 Theseus and the Minotaur Storytelling, interactive exhibition and activities about the mythical monster. Age 5+. £4.


THURSDAY 31 JULY


FRIDAY 1 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! Where the Wild Things Are and other Sendak stories. Age 3+. Free.

SATURDAY 2 AUGUST SUMMER RUMPUS10.30 ABC- Story! Where the Wild Things Are p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-14.00 Circus Skills Demonstrations in our courtyard. All ages. Free.

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Photo: Katherine Rundell as a Wild Thing. Photograph by Cambridge Jones

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14.00-16.30 Screen Tea: Where the Wild Things Are (PG). Watch Spike Jonze’s film followed by refreshments and optional discussion of the differences between book and film. Age 7+. £2 on the door, or free with exhibition entry.

SUNDAY 3 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

MONDAY 4 AUGUST

09.30 Develop Digital Characters. 5-day course begins. Age 8-13 years. See p7.

JUST WILLIAM WEEK Make headdresses and catapults

in our courtyard this week, to celebrate William and his band of

Outlaws. Materials £1.

TUESDAY 5 AUGUST


15.00 Reading Allowed! Just William by Richmal Crompton 1/4. Age 6+. Free.

WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST

15.00 Reading Allowed! Just William 2/4. Age 6+. Free.

THURSDAY 7 AUGUST

15.00 Reading Allowed! Just William. 3/4. Age 6+. Free.

18.30-20.30 Adult Handprinting Workshop p8. Age 16+. £15.

FRIDAY 8 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! Just William. 4/4. Age 6+. Free.

18.30-20.30 Page Turners Singles Evening. p8. Age 18+. £12.

SATURDAY 9 AUGUST OUTLAW ADVENTURES


11.00-16.00 Den-making with Thomas McCarron-Shipman, artist and builder of Just William’s incredible shed. Free.

14.00-16.30 Screen Tea: Just William (PG). Favourite episodes from the hilarious BBC series narrated by Martin Jarvis and starring Caroline Quentin and Daniel Roche (Outnumbered) as William. Join us afterwards for liquorice and lemonade as we compare the TV adaptation with Richmal Crompton’s original. £2 on the door or free with exhibition entry.


Just William’s Shed. Photo: Anthony Moore for the Oxford Mail

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what’s on august


SUNDAY 10 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

MONDAY 11 AUGUST

09.30. Tell Spellbinding Stories - 5-day course begins. Age 8-13 years. See p7.

MARY POPPINS WEEK

Fly away on a jolly holiday with Mary this week. Jump into chalk paintings

and make a magical carpet bag. Materials £1

TUESDAY 12 AUGUST

10.30 ABC...Story! Spaghetti with the Yeti p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

15.00 Reading Allowed! Mary Poppins by P L Travers 1/4. Age 6+. Free.

WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST

15.00 Reading Allowed! Mary Poppins. 2/4. Age 6+. Free.

THURSDAY 14 AUGUST


FRIDAY 15 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.


SATURDAY 16 AUGUST ALL-DAY TEA PARTY10.30 ABC- Story! The Tiger Who Came to Tea p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-17.00 Make and enjoy real and pretend tea parties in our café and courtyard. Materials £1.

14.00-16.30 Screen Tea: Mary Poppins (U) Julie Andrews stars in this Disney classic that mixes animation, fantasy and some wonderful songs. Stay afterwards to discuss Mary Poppins on page and screen. £2 on the door or free with exhibition entry.

SUNDAY 17 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

MONDAY 18 AUGUST

09.30. Create Beautiful Books – with Michael Harrison. 5-day course begins. Age 11-13 years. See p7.

WIND IN THE WILLOWS WEEK

Join us for a week of making picnics and messing about in

boats. Materials £1.

TUESDAY 19 AUGUST

10.30 ABC...Story! The Tiger Who Came to Tea p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth

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Grahame 1/4. Age 6+. Free.

WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Wind in the Willows. 2/4. Age 6+. Free.

THURSDAY 21 AUGUST

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Wind in the Willows. 3/4. Age 6+. Free.

FRIDAY 22 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed The Wind in the Willows. 4/4. Age 6+. Free.

SATURDAY 23 AUGUST ALL-DAY BOAT PICNIC11.00-17.00 Make and enjoy real and pretend picnics in our café and courtyard.

10.30 ABC...Story! The Very Hungry Caterpillar p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

14.00-16.30 Screen Tea: The Wind in the Willows (U) Terry Jones’ delightfully funny adaptation starring David Jason, Steve Coogan and most of the Monty Python team. Then optional discussion comparing the book and film versions. £2 on the door or free with exhibition entry.

SUNDAY 24 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

PETER PAN WEEK Make pirate flags, and create

Peter Pan’s shadow in a week of Neverland fun. Materials £1.

TUESDAY 26 AUGUST

10.30 ABC- Story! The Ugly Duckling p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

15.00 Reading Allowed! Peter and Wendy by J M Barrie 1/4. Age 6+. Free.

WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST

15.00 Reading Allowed! Peter and Wendy. 2/4. Age 6+. Free.

THURSDAY 28 AUGUST


FRIDAY 29 AUGUST

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.


SATURDAY 30 AUGUST ALL-DAY PIRATE PARTY10.30 ABC- Story! The Night Pirates p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-14.00 Stage combat skills Learn to swashbuckle and sword-fight like a pirate. All ages. Free.

14.00-16.30 Screen Tea: Peter Pan (U) The much-loved Disney classic that shapes how many of us imagine Peter Pan. Plus optional discussion comparing the film with J M Barrie’s play and book. £2 on the door or free with exhibition entry.

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

10.00 Relaxed Visit p6. All ages.

Cressida Cowell as Peter Pan. Photograph by Cambridge Jones

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what’s on september

Please check our website as new events are added daily

Katherine Rundell

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11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

10.30 ABC...Story! The Night Pirates p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

18.30-20.30 Adult Handprinting Course begins. 6 weeks. Age 16+. See p7.

FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER


SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

10.30 ABC...Story! The Ugly Duckling p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-17.00 Build a small world worthy of the Borrowers. £1 per kit.

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Borrowers by Mary Norton 1/5. Age 5+. Free.

TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

10.30 ABC...Story! Where the Wild Things Are p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER OXFORD OPEN DOORSAll day Drop in Handprinting Demonstrations Print a keepsake on the Bodleian’s antique presses. Free.

All day Celebrate Roald Dahl Day by sampling Revolting Recipes in our café.

10.30 ABC- Story! The Very Hungry Caterpillar p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 Our Story Heritage 15-minute illustrated talk on the history of the Story Museum buildings and site. Age 5+. Free.

SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER TO FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER Photography Oxford Festival ’14 Installation by Finnish photographer, Susanna Majuri Susanna Majuri’s beautiful, dreamlike images draw on storytelling, literature, music and folklore to explore how photographic fiction can inspire emotions. 10.00-17.00 Monday to Sunday. Free.

Our top room in the 1930s. Photo courtesy of BT Heritage.

For more details and cost see p.3 except where otherwise listed.To book call 01865 305305 or visit www.storymuseum.org.uk what’s on september


SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Borrowers 2/5. Age 5+. Free.

TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

10.30 ABC...Story! Room on the Broom p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

FRIDAY 19 SEPTMBER

18.00 Sing like a Pirate. Join our swashbuckling choir to sing stirring sea shanties to mark Talk like a Pirate Day. Free. Grog available from 17.00. Why not arrive early to pay your respects to Long John Silver in our exhibition?


10.30 ABC...Story! Where the Wild Things Are p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-17.00 Make pirate flags. Materials £1.

14.00-16.00 Family Handprinting Workshop p7. Age 8+. £8.

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

12.00 Second Breakfast. Come to our café for a Hobbit-style second breakfast in honour of Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays.

15.00 Reading Allowed The Borrowers 3/5. Age 5+. Free.


10.30 ABC...Story! You p6 Age 0-3. £2.50.

18.30-20.30 Adult Handprinting Workshop. p7. Age 16+. £15.

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

18.00-20.00 Stitch and a Story sewing workshops begin p9. 18+.

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

18.30 Capturing Characters Doors open 18.00, event 18.30. Ticket includes one free drink. BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz asks celebrity portrait artist Cambridge Jones about photographing the rich and famous, and why he transformed authors into their story heroes for his latest exhibition. Illustrated Q&A. Age 11+. £7.50/£5.



11.00-17.00 Make Owl and Pussy-cat masks. Drop in. Age 0-5. Materials £1.

14.00 Julia Donaldson: The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat An hour of stories and songs with Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and her husband Malcolm – with lots of help from the audience. Find out what happened when the Owl and

what’s on september

Will Gompertz, BBC Arts Correspondent

Celebrity portrait photographer Cambridge Jones as Biggles

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the Pussy-cat’s wedding ring was stolen, and meet other characters from Julia’s books. Age 5+.£5.

13.00 Julia Donaldson book signing: Julia will sign copies of all her books, including her recent The Scarecrows’ Wedding and The Flying Bath.

SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

10.00 Relaxed Visit. All ages. Free.

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! The Borrowers 4/5. Age 5+. Free.


10.30 ABC...Story! We’re Going to the Zoo! p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER

18.00 Stitch and a Story sewing workshop p9. Age 18+. Free.

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER

18.00 Remembering Home: Celebrating National Poetry Day. Four poets from The Emma Press remember friends, family, language and landscapes in this profoundly moving evening of poetry about homesickness and belonging, identity and place. Featuring Anja Konig, Stephen

Sexton, Eve Lacey and Selina Nwulu. £7.50/£5.

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER


SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC...Story! You p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-17.00 Potion-making. Drop-in. Materials £1.

11.30-12.30 Meet Anthony Horowitz The grand master of mystery and suspense discusses his childhood story heroes - Jekyll & Hyde, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein, Dracula - and their impact on his own creations from Alex Rider to Christopher Foyle. Age 8+. £5.

1.30 Anthony Horowitz book signing

SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER DRAGON DAYTo celebrate Cressida’s visit we will be hosting a day of dragon-themed activities including a Design-a-Dragon competition, how to speak ‘Dragonese’ challenge and more!

11.30 Meet Cressida Cowell, best-selling author and illustrator,

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18 To book call 01865 305305 or visit www.ticketsoxford.com

Anthony Horowitz as Dr Jekyll. Photograph by Cambridge Jones

and learn about her latest title, The Incomplete Book of Dragons. A high energy and very funny event that will delight fans of the How to Train Your Dragon series. Ages 8-12. £5.

13.00 Screening of How to Train Your Dragon (PG). £2 on the door or free with exhibition entry.

15.00 Reading Allowed! p6. The Borrowers 5/5. Age 5+. Free.

TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC...Story! Anansi p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER

18.00-20.00 Stitch and a Story sewing workshop p9. 18+. Free.

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER

10.00-16.00 Storytelling Skills Training Day 1: for adults. See p8.

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER

10.00-16.00 Storytelling Skills Training Day 2: for adults. See p8.

10.30 ABC...Story! The Owl and the Pussy-cat p6. Age 0-3. £2.50

11.00-17.00 Decorate your own gingerbread character. £1.

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER

15.00 Reading Allowed! p6. The Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum 1/5. Age 6+. Free.

TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC- Story! The Owl and the Pussy-cat p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER


FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER

18.00 Frank Cottrell Boyce: A Million Summer Suns The best-selling author, screen writer and script writer of the dazzling London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony explores the power and pleasure of stories. The David Fickling Lecture in partnership with Seven Stories, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Age 7+. £7.50/£5.

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC- Story! Alfie p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-17.00 Make leaf and pumpkin paper chains. Drop-in. Materials £1.

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

15.00 Reading Allowed! p6. The

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TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC...Story! Alfie p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.



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SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER


11.00-17.00 Make paper lanterns. Drop in. Materials £1.

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER

10.00 Relaxed Visit. p6 All ages. Free.

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! p6. The Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum 3/5. Age 6+. Free.

TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC...Story! Room on the Broom p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.30 Cartoon workshop with David O’Connell Create characters and set them off on an adventure in this fun, interactive comics-making group game! Age 6+. £6.

14.00 Jampire Jamboree Join Sarah McIntyre and David O’Connell as they solve the great doughnut mystery at the heart of their frightfully delightful picture book. Learn how to draw a Jampire! Age 3+. £5.


10.30 ABC...Story! The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark p6. Age 0-3. £2.50

11.30 &14.00 Magic and Science Come along to this magic show with a twist, where all of our tricks are not magic, but science! Which means you can work out how they’re done... See if you can solve the science behind our tricks in this

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interactive show. Age 6+. £6.

THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER

ABC...Story! Owl Babies p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

14.00 Spooky Stories workshop with Dave Shelton Learn to spin scary stories with Dave Shelton, author of A Boy, A Bear and A Boat and the curiously creepy Thirteen Chairs. Age 9-13. £6.

15.00 Quidditch Demonstration

From the Oxford Quidditch Team. Learn the rules of this wizarding sport, and have a go on a broomstick. Free.

17.00 Torchlit tour of the 26 Characters exhibition. Free with exhibition ticket. Bring a torch.

18.00 Ghost Stories with Dave Shelton Thirteen chairs. One empty. And twelve mysterious storytellers waiting to begin... Ask Dave Shelton about his new thriller, and listen to some curiously creepy tales. Age 11+. £5.

FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER

10.30 ABC...Story! The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

11.00-17.00 Face painting, fancy dress and other drop in fun.

12.30 & 15.00 Zombie Zumba Come and learn the monster mash, steps from Thriller and other deadly dance moves at our disco for the undead. All ages. £2 on the door.

11.30-13.00 Adam Murphy Masterclass Join The Phoenix comic’s Corpse Talk creator Adam Murphy to produce your own ghoulish comic creations, inspired by the characters from our 26 Characters exhibition. Age 8-12. £6.

14.00-15.00 Halloween Corpse Talk Join Corpse Talk creator Adam Murphy, to dig up your own favourite personality from the past, and produce your own undead-infested comic - a must for all Phoenix fans! Age 6-12. £5.

In association with Kicking The Bucket: A Festival of Living and Dying.

17.00 Torchlit tour of the 26 Characters exhibition. Free with exhibition ticket. Bring a torch.

SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER

10.30 ABC- Story! Room on the Broom p6. Age 0-3. £2.50.

SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER

All day I-Spy Icicles. Follow our sparkling icicle trail to discover some snowy secrets and perhaps win a winter ticket.

11.00 Wonder Walk p6. Last Wonder Walk of the year. £6/£4.

15.00 Reading Allowed! p6. The Wizard of Oz 4/5. Age 6+. Free.

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ALWAYS WINTER AND SOMETIMES CHRISTMAS...

21 November - 22 February

Look out for our November-February programme of wintry tales for all ages – ice queens and intrepid explorers, pesky penguins and snowy superheroes. Play in the snow, decorate a story tree or snuggle up to enjoy frosty fables from far away.

Crafty Santa 21 November to 23 December

Drop in to Crafty Santa’s Workshop to make unique cards, books, pictures, models and other story-inspired gifts for your loved ones. Projects for all ages.

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SCHOOLS AND GROUPS‘What a magical world of stories you have created. Can’t wait to bring staff & pupils.’ - TeacherWe can cater for groups of every age and ability, from toddlers to museum professionals, language students to book clubs.

We offer inspirational performances, workshops and visits throughout the year or can bring workshops, trainings or touring exhibitions to your school.

‘I’ve just had a lovely time with my daughter showing me the Minotaur exhibits you took to her school. Brilliant’ - Parent

For details see www.storymuseum.org.uk or call Kate Sayer, our Head of Learning and Participation, on 01865 790050.

‘The children were buzzing and, I’m sure, have lots of images in their heads of fantastic story settings and new characters they’d like to get to know.’ - Teacher

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CHILDREN’S PARTIESWe do not currently offer themed birthday parties. But you are welcome to bring a

group to an exhibition or event and hire a private room for games and refreshments. We can provide party decorations and a storyteller. See the website or contact our office.

A monster thank youWe’re hugely grateful to all our supporters, from funders and other fairy godparents to our sterling team of enthusiastic and

hardworking contributors and volunteers.

VENUE HIRE Hire our atmospheric spaces for conferences, meetings, workshops and celebrations. We have rooms that accommodate from 8 to 150 people, as well as our shop-café and courtyard. See the website or contact our office.

HOT DESKSEvery author needs a room of his or her own, or at least a comfortable desk and a congenial atmosphere. Contact us if you’d like to rent a creative workspace (with wifi) for a fortnight or more to advance that story. Others tell us they’ve had very productive weeks. Email [email protected] or call our office.

ACCESSWe currently have wheelchair access to the ground and first floor. Our second floor will be accessible via a virtual tour. We offer regular Relaxed Visits and can book Touch Tours and BSL Interpreted Tours.

SPREAD A LITTLE STORY MAGIC!

The Story Museum harnesses the power of stories to inspire learning and enrich lives, especially young lives. We work with families, schools and communities and are now fundraising to complete the transformation of our building into a magical centre of literature and storytelling. There are many ways you can support us, if you wish to.

Donate via our website: www.storymuseum.org.uk/donate

Volunteer: e-mail [email protected]

Sign up for our e-newsletter for news, events and special offers. E-mail [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter (@TheStoryMuseum) and Facebook (/TheStoryMuseum)

The Story Museum is a registered charity, no. 1107809

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Visit us

Where are we? 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP

t: 01865 790050

e: [email protected]

w: www.storymuseum.org.uk

Our central location is easily reached by bus, train, car or bike. For map and directions visit www.storymuseum.org.uk/directions

Visiting Opening times: 26 Characters exhibition see p5.

See listings pages for times of individual events.

Unaccompanied children: Children of 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

We welcome children of 11 and over but cannot supervise them unless they are booked on our summer courses. Please do not leave your child at the museum unless you already allow him or her to travel to school or visit shops, cafés, parks, libraries or other public venues without adult supervision.

Please note that some of our unrefurbished spaces have uneven floors and rough surfaces and are unheated.

TicketsOnline www.ticketsoxford.com

Telephone Tickets Oxford 01865 305305 or The Story Museum 01865 790050

In person: At Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW or The Story Museum shop.

We recommend booking in advance. Tickets will only be refunded or exchanged if an event is cancelled.

PricesEntrance to our shop and café is free.

For ticket prices see individual event listings.

Concessions: Under-18s, full-time students, job-seekers, over-60s.

Children under one year and companions of disabled visitors: free

Groups: 10% discount for groups of more than 10 (pre-booking only) 01865 790050

School groups: contact Kate Sayer, Head of Learning and Participation, for more information. [email protected] 01865 790050

Just to be on the safe side… every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this guide is correct at the time of going to press, but sometimes changes are unavoidable. Before booking or setting out, please check on our website or call 01865 790050.

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