Performances

A Celebration of Women’s Words: Live on Stage with Malala, Kate Mosse, Sheila Hancock, Lenny Henry, Sara Pascoe, Deborah Frances-White and more..

September 21, 2025 6:00 pm

  • Cadogan Hall
  • Approx. 3hrs
  • £15.00 - £59.00
  • Tickets Available
Women's Words

30 Year Celebration of The Women’s Prize For Fiction, in partnership with The White Company

An unforgettable evening where the most powerful words written by women leap from the page to the stage – blending comedy, insight, and inspiration. 

TTo celebrate 30 years of the greatest celebration of women’s creativity in the world – the Women’s Prize for Fiction – some of the UK’s most compelling voices, Malala YousafzaiSheila AtimSheila HancockLesley Sharp, Kate MosseLenny HenryJune SarpongEmily BerringtonCariad LloydEmily BeechamDeborah Frances-White, Sara Pascoe and Tim Wallers, take to the stage to read extraordinary writing by women. These live readings will celebrate the words and voices of those who have shaped and inspired us.

Women’s Words: From Page to Stage: Taking place as the finale of the inaugural Chelsea Arts Festival, the evening will raise essential funds for the registered charity, the Women’s Prize Trust, supporting its mission to empower all women to raise their voices, tell their stories and share their expertise.

Expect an evening of heart and humour, of unforgettable performances and powerful words – all in support of a future where every woman’s voice counts.

Each Ticket holder will receive a gift from The White Company, and a book from Women’s Prize.

Registered charity number 1181253

The Women’s Prize has just announced Bernadine Evaristo as the winner of their Outstanding Contribution Award.

Congratulations to Yael van der Wouden who won the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her book, The Safekeep

Speakers

Women’s Prize Trust

Literary Salon

June Sarpong

Presenter & Broadcaster

Kate Mosse

Writer

Dame Sheila Hancock

Actor

Sir Lenny Henry

Actor, Writer & Comedian

Sheila Atim

Actor

Event Information

Ticket Information

£15, £32, £44, £59

A single £4.50 transaction fee applies to all online bookings (per order, not per individual ticket).


Venue Address

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ


IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Cadogan

Cadogan’s association with Chelsea began over 300 years ago. Since then, the Cadogan Estate has become one of London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, stretching north along Sloane Street, south through Sloane Square and along the King’s Road.

Cadogan is a family business, property manager, investor and developer. They are committed to investing in the long-term success of Chelsea, while safeguarding its future vibrancy.

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