Step inside paintings of The Perseus Story and become part of an interactive journey through the Ancient Greek story of Perseus and Medusa.

How are stories written thousands of years ago still relevant today? And why do humans tell stories in the first place?! Join Dr Ali Eales to step inside Edward Burne-Jones's paintings of The Perseus Story and become part of an interactive journey through the Ancient Greek story of Perseus and Medusa.

Designed for children and adults to enjoy together, this lively storytelling session will use Southampton City Art Gallery's Perseus paintings as the starting point for an imaginative adventure.

Following Perseus on his dangerous quest, you will encounter strange creatures and gods, and discover some of the magical objects that help him along the way. You will be invited to join in through movement, dressing-up, sounds and simple role-play as the story unfolds - you can even papercraft your own props! Or simply listen if you prefer.

Age suitable for: All

Show Times: 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00

Time: 45 minutes

PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets for each session will be available on the day at the door in Southampton City Art Gallery, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Accessibility alert:

Hearing loop available

Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible. A quiet room, with a sensory tent, will be available nearby - please ask a member of the festival team for directions. Please visit the site here for further information: Accessibility (southamptonartshumfest.co.uk) (https://www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/artshumday/accessibility/)

PLEASE NOTE: This ticket gives you access to the workshop only. You will need to book a FREE general admission ticket for Arts and Humanities Day to complete your registration to the festival, by filling the form here: Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arts-and-humanities-day-2026-tickets-2002801421967?aff=oddtdtcreator)

This event is taking place as part of Arts and Humanities Day, the fun-filled family-friendly flagship event of Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival (https://www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/).

Please contact the event organiser at festival@soton.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

Visit the Arts and Humanities Day's official website at Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival 2026 - Whats-on (southamptonartshumfest.co.uk) (https://southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/artshumday/whats-on/) to find out the full festival programme and plan your attendance.

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