- WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ON 8 MARCH AT SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL WITH ONE NIGHT LIVE IN LONDON.
- LED BY WOW’S FOUNDER JUDE KELLY, THE EVENING WILL FEATURE WRITERS, THINKERS, PERFORMERS AND ACTIVISTS SHARING URGENT STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
- THE EVENING WILL ALSO LAUNCH THE REMARKABLE AUDIOBOOK OF A HISTORY OF WOMEN IN 101 OBJECTS
- WOW – ONE NIGHT LIVE IN LONDON TICKETS WILL GO ON GENERAL SALE HERE FROM 11AM ON 7 FEBRUARY 2024.
On 8 March 2024, WOW – Women of the World will present WOW: One Night Live in London; an evening filled with optimism, determination and laughter to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024. Led by WOW’s Founder Jude Kelly, the evening will feature writers, thinkers, performers and activists and tell urgent stories from around the world, coming together to celebrate the achievements of women, girls and non-binary people, take a frank look at the obstacles they face and discuss solutions for change.
As part of the evening WOW’s Founder Kelly will interview Annabelle Hirsch, the author of A History of Women in 101 Objects – a groundbreaking audiobook involving 101 remarkable women readers – that explores the fascinating, too-often-overlooked, manifold histories of women via the stories of objects that changed the world. Martha Wainwright, Salena Godden and other surprise guests will join to perform special readings from the book, which Gillian Anderson described as “A reminder that women are and have always been, whether quietly or vociferously, whether on the periphery or centre stage, the engine, the glue, the inspiration.”
To celebrate the launch of the A History of Women in 101 Objects audiobook on 5 March, Audible and Canongate will give each ticket holder an exclusive free Audible download (worth £35).
Proceeds from the event will support Refuge and the work of WOW’s Global network with women, girls and non-binary people.
Jude Kelly said, “Since its beginnings WOW has celebrated International Women’s Day in London with the best speakers, activists and performers around and we continue that tradition this year with WOW: One Night Live in London. I am especially excited that we can showcase Annabelle Hirsch’s extraordinary A History of Women in 101 Objects and bring the audiobook – and the vital stories it tells – to life. It’s going to be a fantastic evening.”
The WOW Foundation is supported by its Global Founding Partner Bloomberg.
