Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide, and half of young men say they feel pressure to “man up.”
Join us on Sunday 22 November for an afternoon of conversation, stalls and activities exploring what boys and men need to thrive, with a host of special guests. Everyone is welcome: boys, men, and those who love them. All funds raised go to Movember and Project Zero.
12pm – Doors open for ticket holders
Early access to stalls and foyer activities before the main stage action.
12.30pm – Is It a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World?
- Richard Herring – comedian and writer
- Rowan Williams – former Archbishop of Canterbury
- Sanjeev Bhaskar – actor, comedian and TV presenter
- Stephen K Amos – comedian
- Nick Collier aka Ella Vaday- Drag Race Royalty
Followed by Action Man: How Do We Change Things for the Next Generation?
- Alessandro Babalola – actor and chair, Soho Theatre
- Stephen Barnabis – founder, Project Zero
- Elliott Rae – founder, Parenting Out Loud
- Lee Chalmers – CEO, Male Allies UK
- Brad Marchant aka Brad and the Goat – mental health campaigner
FREE: FROM 2.30PM, OPEN TO ALL (subject to building capacity)
Foyer talks:
- 2.40pm – Men’s mental and physical health, with MAN v FAT and Jon Salmon of Listen Out
- 3.20pm – Parenting, with Elliott Rae, Joss Cambridge-Simmons and Alex Trippier (Be a Happier Parent podcast)
- 4pm – Men and love, curated by The WOW Foundation
Elsewhere:
- 2.45pm – Men’s Calisthenics Class with East of Eden (space is limited, please book in advance)
All afternoon:
- Pints and Ponytails workshop in the upper bar
- Reloved Club menswear
- Stalls from Angry Dan, Project Zero, Switchback and young local entrepreneurs