GRRRL! Step Up and Speak Out
Event Information
About this event
The Boiler House is a female-run venue putting action and innovation for progress at the forefront. Join us in celebrating International Women's Day this March for a weekend of music, food and drinks, bound together with female-empowering workshops, panel talks and Q & A's, poetry and more.
GRRRL! is a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ and cis gender folks, with a zero tolerance policy for anyone speaking or behaving otherwise.
Step Up and Speak Out!
PANEL TALK
Saturday 7th at 1pm - Women's Health in 2020, with a focus on reproductive and mental health - hosted by Emerald & Tiger
For details on panelists and to book your space, click here.
WORKSHOPS
Saturday 7th - Voga class with House of Voga at 11:30am - join the fabulous Jess and her crew for an uplifting cross between yoga and voguing to a live 80s DJ set. Guaranteed a good time as well as a physical MOT! Bookings can be made through House of Voga.
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th - Vulvalicious Cupcake Decorating For Beginners
We can't think of a better way of celebrating International Women's Day than decorating cupcakes to look just like your splendid vulvae! The skill you've only just realised you lacked. Learn how to decorate some unusual cupcakes and taste some delectable creations along the way.
Prizes awarded for realism and invention, boxes provided if you want to take your creations home.
This class is open to all genders and identities ❤
Class times:12:00 - 13:30; 14:15 - 15:45 Saturday 7th, and 14:15 - 15:45 on Sunday 8th
MUSIC
Live music from the multi-talented singer songwriter, Sherika Sherard, from 2:30pm on Saturday 7th - do not miss this artist, she is phenomenal!
ALSO we've got an all-female DJ line-up throughout the weekend to keep you bouncing!
POETRY
Sunday 8th March, 2pm - Live spoken word poetry performance from HoneyBEE 🐝
***TICKETS ARE LIMITED FOR THIS PERFORMANCE, PLEASE BOOK YOUR FREE SEAT HERE***
Eleanor Dillon-Reams, playright of HoneyBEE, recently went through from the Genesis 2019 Poetry Slam Final to the Hammer and Tongue 2020 nationals at the Royal Albert Hall.
Catch a sneak preview of this rising star here and don't miss her FREE performance on International Women's Day at 2pm!
"Best Newcomer. Eleanor Dillon-Reams is a star in the making." The Scotsman
"Warm, funny, and honest." The Guardian
“At once beautifully, intricately wrought and yet entirely honest" Editor's Award Winner - Three Weeks
CONSCIOUS LIFESTYLE MARKET
Our ethical trader market for the conscious consumer will be live throughout the events. Come and sample some all-natural and cruelty-free skincare products in plastic-free packaging. Only the best products from the best people. 'Cause that's how we roll...
FOOD & DRINKS
Our plant-based community will be out in force serving up their delicious and cruelty-free food options, while The Boiler House bar is there to keep you either merry or hydrated with our signature cocktails, mocktails, hot drinks and soft drinks.
The Boiler House bar runs a 100% plastic-free operation and all our products come from awesome independent brands putting sustainability at the forefront of their production process. Cheers to that!