International Women's Day 2017
London theatre news: Monday 27 February 2017
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International Women's Day this year is on 8 March. We have details of some related events, plus links to the official Women's day website where you'll find more information.
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International Women's Day this year is on 8 March - just two days away now.
The IWD 2017 campaign theme is #BeBoldForChange.
There are lots of events on offer around IWD - you can search for events in your area with this page on the IWD website.
In London, there are some events taking place at arts centres ...
Celebrating International Women's Day - Stratford Circus Arts Centre
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Stratford Circus is celebrating IWD with the following programme running from 8 to 11 March ...
Finding Home - Wed 8 Mar
Along cycle paths, alleyways and canals of London comes a coming-of-age story that maps the journey of a girl from a seaside town, to the tenements of city life as a 20-something.
Scarlet Shambles: It Used To Be Me - Fri 10 Mar
Brave, honest and funny physical noir from newcomer Charmaine Wombwell exploring the desperation and humour of heartbreak.
#PledgeForParity - Sat 11 Mar
A lively panel discussion and networking event celebrating women in creative industries
Daughters of the Curry Revolution - Sat 11 Mar
Afreena Islam invites you to take a seat around her dinner table as she serves up secondhand stories of her father’s past, present and future.
Our listing for Stratford Circus's Celebration is here, and you can also check-out their website for more details.
Women of the World - Southbank Centre
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From 7 to 12 March, Southbank Centre is holding a festival championing gender equality, celebrating the achievements of women and girls everywhere and examining the obstacles that keep them from fulfilling their potential.
Check-out our listing for Women and the World, or see the Southbank Centre's festival website.
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