iwd 2026: we can build it better
We Can Build It Better
International Women’s Day Festival at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
Sunday 8th March 2026
This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to be part of We Can Build It Better, a
full-day celebration of the power of equality, bringing together conversation,
movement and community in a shared commitment to supporting women.
Curated by Stella Creasy and Mums Who Build, We Can Build It Better is
an event to challenge “The Old Boys Club” narrative, open to anyone who believes
we can build something fairer, stronger and more inclusive.
We’ve curated a joyful afternoon of movement as part of the festival in a series of
classes in the Soho Theatre café foyer (First Floor), designed to make you feel
strong, empowered and alive. There will be fun and confidence-
boosting sessions for kids too, so the whole family can get involved. Because
change happens when we get together.
THE PROGRAMME
Family Yoga with Emily
Partnering with East of Eden Movement Community – The Mews
Soho Theatre Café Foyer, First Floor
2:45–3:15pm - BOOK HERE
4:15–4:45pm - BOOK HERE
Emily will lead two 30-minute family yoga sessions designed for children aged 4–10
and their parents or carers.
Rooted in the East of Eden community ethos, these sessions offer a space for
connection, shared movement and joyful participation. The focus is on togetherness
and playfulness, creating a moment for families to slow down, move and celebrate
collectively within the wider International Women’s Day event and its theatre
programme.
Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
The class is free but ticketed. By signing up, participants agree to East of Eden’s
terms, conditions and waiver. A donation link to Furnishing Futures will be included with
registration. Please bring a yoga mat if you’d like one.
Adult HIIT with Safiyyah
3:30–4:00pm - BOOK HERE
Soho Theatre Café Foyer, First Floor
In addition, there will be a dedicated 30-minute adult-only HIIT session led by
Safiyyah, an energising and empowering movement experience, open to all. Please bring a yoga mat.
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The main theatre programme blends panels dedicated to women’s topics with talks
from 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. To access the panel talks, you’ll need to purchase a ticket for £12
here (link to: https://sohotheatre.com/events/walthamstows-international-womens-
day-festival/)
Funds raised will go to Furnishing Futures, supporting survivors of domestic abuse to
rebuild their lives with dignity.
This event sits alongside the wider Walthamstow’s International Women’s Day
Festival programme at Soho Theatre and the full theatre programme can be viewed
here (hyperlink to: https://sohotheatre.com/events/walthamstows-international-
womens-day-festival/)