Join us on Saturday 7th November for a journey into the ancient past...

How might the fossil of Iggy the Ichthyosaur have been interpreted if it had been discovered in another time?

Throughout human history, people have uncovered bones of ancient creatures and tried to make sense of them through myths and legends. Taking place in the ancient gallery of Milton Keynes Museum, this storytelling performance presents three mythic tales from ancient traditions that imagine different lives for Iggy.

Join us afterwards to learn more about ancient interpretations of fossils and creativity in museums, and to draw or write your own version of Iggy's story.

Pre-booking is essential to ensure free access to the venue.

Hosted by Theatre of the Gentle Furies (https://gentlefuries.com), The Open University (https://www.open.ac.uk/), and Milton Keynes Museum (https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/).

This event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 5-14 November 2026. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. For further information please see beinghumanfestival.org (https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beinghumanfestival.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cchristine.plastow%40open.ac.uk%7C1e9d6d35abd24d7a6fb108df0dc152c1%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C639244796135282263%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z04Zcat0y1o2ZXiBO5hzZ8zNMoQr%2F50g4zlf0gpMOYk%3D&reserved=0).

Accessibility

Accessible parking

Accessible toilets

Assistance dogs welcome

Step-free access

Wheelchair accessible

A written copy of the performance text can be provided, including in large print, to anyone who needs it.

More info: Milton Keynes Museum Access Statement (https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/home/access-statement/)

Description supplied by the event organiser.