Stories from Egypt (October Half Term 2025)

Special storytelling session for families with children aged 5+. The sessions will take place at 13.30, 14.30 & 15.30 and last for 20 minutes.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Wednesday, 29 – Thursday, 30 October 2025

  • Young V&A

    Cambridge Heath Road
    Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
  • The Stage, Imagine Gallery

  • Families

    Families with children aged 5+

  • Free event

Storyteller, oral historian and author Wendy Shearer tells a tale introducing the ancient Egyptian creation myths, featuring some of the well-known Egyptian gods and goddesses from the Making Egypt exhibition. Join in their clever tricks and crafty curses with music and colourful props.

·         The sessions will take place at 13.30, 14.30 & 15.30 and last for 20 minutes. 
·         To attend the show, please collect wristbands at 15 minutes before each show, in the Town Square of the museum. There is a limited capacity, and they will be served on a first come first serve basis. 

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