Steam Workshops

21 & 22 October 2025

STEAM Workshops: 21 & 22 October 9:30AM-5PM

Interactive science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics activities designed to inspire young people.

Workshop 1: Theatre style performance telling the story of STEAM heritage storytelling with focus on astronomy by Khayaal Theatre Group. These workshops are free but will need to be prebooked.

Get free tickets for the workshops here.

Workshop 2: Learn about stars and astronomy though a special computer game designed by SCIOT-MK College. These workshops will be free to drop into and don’t require tickets.

Symposium:  21 October 11AM-11:45AM

Presentation from Ruhee S Kahar and Dr. Alice Dumford exploring astronomy and space science.

Exhibition: 21 & 22 October 9:30AM-5PM 

Showcasing interactive installations and artworks including:

Constellations of Stars: Echoes Across the Sky by Clemence Debaig, with contributions by Selen Lun, produced by Unwired Dance Theatre and commissioned by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture. An interactive installation exploring astronomy, cultural legacy, and Islamic astronomical heritage through motion-reactive star maps, light, sound, and poetic storytelling. Visitors can trace constellations and exchange “celestial messages” across borders.

Evening Performance:  21 October 6–7.30pm

Step into a universe of stars, music, and movement with the Turkish Whirling Sufi Dancers at Middleton Hall, centre:mk