November’s Family Day will be taking inspiration from the new exhibition William Morris and Art from the Islamic World.

Join us on a colourful journey across borders, countries, and time. Encountering mythical creatures and fairy tale characters along the way. Celebrating art, culture and the magic of storytelling. Facilitated by Elias Matar a Palestinian play specialist, drama therapist, director and storyteller.

Activities will take place on the Gallery’s first floor Landing. These free, drop-in sessions are open to all. Stories will be most appropriate for ages 5+

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  

About Elias Matar

Elias Matar is a Palestinian play specialist, drama therapist, workshop facilitator, performer, director, and founder of the El Bayet Centre for Performing Arts & Drama Therapy. Elias holds an MA in Drama and Movement Therapy from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. And has a BA in Social Theatre and Education.

Image: ‘Isfandiyar Relaxes a While on his Way to Zabul’, 1620, illustration from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi, Gorgan, Iran (Safavid). ©The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge