Read, Make, Play

An open-door evening for anyone curious, structured around three ways in. In the entrance area, Esmat Publishing curates a browse-and-linger reading zone featuring zines, posters, and small publications from Egypt, highlighting the country's contemporary alternative publishing scene. In the main room, artists KIRO and Yasmine Khadim lead facilitated craft workshops, each rooted in a specific tradition with deep Egyptian historical roots. Upstairs in the library, ancient and contemporary Egyptian games are laid out for anyone who wants to play: from Senet to the present day. Come for one strand, stay for all three.

Venue 

The Egypt Exploration Society
3 Doughty Mews
London
WC1N 2PG

Accessibility

Please note that our premises do not currently have step-free access. Our doorways are narrow, internal spaces are accessed via steps and stairs, and our one toilet is at the top of a spiral staircase. These accessibility issues will be resolved by the coming redevelopment; we look forward to being able to accommodate a wider diversity of needs in future.

Booking and information

Tickets

General Admission: £5.25
General Admission and Calligraphy Workshop: £10.50
General Admission and Embroidery Workshop: £10.50
General Admission and Both Workshops: £15.75

50% of the proceeds of this event will go towards the Building the Future campaign to help us meet our fundraising goal!

Please register using Hekayyatna's website, as the organisation running this event in partnership with the Egypt Exploration Society. All sales are final; Refund requests are not allowed.

The venue has limited attendance capacity, so please only sign up if you’re confident that you can attend. Please ensure that you have read our guide to attending EES events before the event begins.