IF: Milton Keynes returns this month with a programme brimming with the brilliant, the wild and the obscure. A selection of talks and debates exploring some of the works, and some of the influences behind this year's festival are also scheduled
For The Birds (pictured)
For The Birds artists discuss working in Milton Keynes to create a unique night-time experience with Mark Anderson, Jony Easterby, Kathy Hinde and a spokesperson from The Parks Trust.
Sunday 22 July, 11.30am - 12.15pm
Arabian Tent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Free
Brexitarama
A discussion about international culture in a post-Brexit landscape, the panel will include Dries Verhoeven, creator of Phobiarama, and Alison Woods of NoFit State Circus.
Monday 23 July, 5.45pm - 6.45pm
Arabian Tent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Free
Home Open Forum
An open discussion about what ‘home’ means in relation to the making of The Democratic Set in Milton Keynes. With Back to Back Theatre, Dr Agnes Czajka, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at the Open University and Richard DeDomenici, artist and film-maker.
Thursday 26 July, 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Arabian Tent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Free
In Conversation: Jenny Sealey MBE
Festival Director Monica Ferguson talks with Jenny Sealey, CEO and Artistic Director of Graeae Theatre Company which places D/deaf and disabled actors centre stage and challenges preconceptions.
Sunday 29 July, 11.30am - 12.15pm
Arabian Tent, Festival Central, Campbell Park MK9 4AD
Free
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