Other programmes

Epic of the Persian Kings: the Shahnameh of Ferdowsi
Exhibition

Carpets And Textiles In The Iranian World 1400–1700
Publication

The World of Achaemenid Persia: History, Art and Society in Iran and the Ancient Near East
Publication

Hafiz and the Religion of Love in Classical Persian Poetry
Publication

Objects, Collections and Cultures
HIAA Second Biennial Symposium

The Golha Project
Digital Archive - 2nd Phase

September 2010

"At a time when better understanding Iran should be a priority for all, an exhibition that explains a poem known as the Iranians' identity card can only be an excellent thing."
The Economist

EPIC OF THE PERSIAN KINGS:
THE SHAHNAMEH OF FERDOWSI

11 September 2010 - 9 January 2011

THE IRAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION INVITES YOU
TO ATTEND AN EXCITING DAY AT
THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM

Saturday 2nd October

Visit the exhibition as well as engage in these exceptional programmes:

Persian Epic, Stories of Shahnameh Narrated by Xanthe, (FREE)

40 minute sessions starting at: 11.00 12.00 & 13.30
All ages, 50 places per sessions

Heroes, princesses, dragons, demons ... all await you in the treasure trove of stories that is the Shahnameh or Book of Kings. Narrated by Xanthe Gresham with master musician Arash Moradi (tambour, setar and daf).

College Open Day 13.00- 15.00, Pembroke College, (FREE)

A Level Students (15+)

Visit Pembroke College and meet the faculty of Persian Studies in a friendly and casual atmosphere.
Lunch will be included. Booking necessary at rsvp@iranheritage.org
Free Admission

Family First Saturdays, 14.00 – 16.00 (FREE)

Activities and trails themed around the Shahnameh exhibition.

On the first Saturday of each month visit the Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use throughout the Museum, exploring a variety of themes.

Discover the range of Fitz Kits with games and puzzles to take you on a journey around the Museum.

Super Hero or Super Human? Discover heroes and heroines hidden in the Museum collection and the epic tales of the Shahnameh.

Evening Concerts 18:30, Gallery 3

Tickets £12 (£10 concessions), Box Office Tel No: 01223 357851

The Naghmeh Ensemble with vocalist Jamshid Rezaie
Two stories from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh told in traditional Iranian musical forms.

Related Events

For a review of other associated talks, lectures, courses, films, public debate, literary evenings, music and children's events click here.

Enquiries

The Iran Heritage Foundation, 5 Stanhope Gate, London W1K 1AH
Tel: +44 20 7493 4766, Fax: +44 20 7499 9293
Email: info@iranheritage.com

The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB, Tel: 01223 332900