This year, Soho Theatre Walthamstow plays host to an event celebrating International Women’s Day, Curated by Stella Creasy and Mums Who Build, this is a day of talks, stalls, creativity, and inspiration open to anyone who believes we can build it better.
Funds raised will go to Furnishing Futures, supporting survivors of domestic abuse to rebuild their lives with dignity.
12pm Ticketed Panel Event
Exclusive Festival Kick-Off: In Conversation: “Can We Beat the Old Boys’ Club?”
Hosted by Harriet Rose
Kick off the festival with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind panel featuring some of the most fearless, brilliant, and hilarious women shaping culture today. Hear bold ideas, personal stories, laughs, and inspiration from chefs, authors, comedians, broadcasters, psychologists, and musicians — all united in challenging the status quo.
Featuring:
- Andi Oliver: trailblazing chef and cultural icon
- Juno Dawson: author and outspoken advocate for equality
- Professor Helen Pankhurst: leading voice on women’s rights
- Ashley James: inspiring storyteller and broadcaster
- Shappi Khorsandi: comedian challenging stereotypes with sharp humour and member of Soho Theatre Board
- Martha Deiros Collado: expert on childhood resilience and growth
- Låpsley: singer bringing soul and emotion to the conversation
Your ticket includes:
- Access to this thought-provoking panel
- Exclusive early access to stalls and shops before the doors open to the public at 2.30pm (subject to space availability)
- Access to afternoon talks and activities
- A goodie bag for the first 100 attendees
Tickets: £12 (includes restoration levy)
Funds raised will go to Furnishing Futures, supporting survivors of domestic abuse to rebuild their lives with dignity.
From 2.30pm
Free Entry for All
The festival opens its doors to everyone from 2.30pm. Browse and shop from a brilliant range of female-led businesses, including handmade jewellery by Oolo London, fashion from IVY, personal styling, and other creative enterprises — alongside local charities and grassroots organisations driving change in the community.
Mums Who Build, Whirl & Wonder (your second-time-parent community), and the Rare Mare Selfie Booth will also be running fun, creative, and playful activities for children and families, making the afternoon enjoyable for all ages.
Afternoon Speaker Series features:
- Dr Helen O’Neill – Co-founder of Hertility
- Rebecca Coxshall – Co-founder, Mums Who Build
- Andi Osho – actor & menopause campaigner
- Elliot Rae – Parenting Out Loud
- Emily Wheeler – Furnishing Futures
- Sophie Livingstone – Little Village
- Spark2Life – local youth violence charity
- Sara Stokes – Founder of SKN to SKN
- Hibo Wardere: campaigner and author
Move with East of Eden. Free Classes from 2:30pm
Book your session now
Join female-founded-and-owned local movement studio East of Eden for a joyful afternoon of movement as part of the festival in a series of classes designed to make you feel strong, empowered and properly alive, plus fun and confidence-boosting sessions for kids too, so the whole family can get involved. Whether you’re brand new to movement or a seasoned regular, our sessions are open, welcoming and built to meet you where you are.