November 2018
With Natasha Bucknor, Karena Johnson and Sam Jones
Tonic Celebrates
Tonic Celebrates is a series of events foregrounding the achievements of inspirational women in theatre. Each event brings together a group of remarkable women, all of whom are leaders in their field, to discuss their careers, work, and successes.
The first half of the evening is chaired by Tonic Theatre’s Director Lucy Kerbel, with questions ranging from what an average working day looks like to how their careers began. After a brief interval, the floor is opened up to the audience for questions, and our engaged and passionate audience always instigates a thoughtful and inspiring conversation.
Events
Tonic Celebrates at The Other Palace
November 2017
With Rosalie Craig, Phyllida Lloyd and Danielle Tarento
With Rosalie Craig, Phyllida Lloyd and Danielle Tarento
Tonic Celebrates at Soho Theatre
August 2017
With Marianne Elliott, Nina Steiger and Dame Harriet Walter
With Marianne Elliott, Nina Steiger and Dame Harriet Walter
Tonic Celebrates at National Theatre
February 2017
With Moira Buffini, Sacha Milroy and Vicki Mortimer
With Moira Buffini, Sacha Milroy and Vicki Mortimer
Tonic Celebrates at Shakespeare’s Globe
October 2016
With Rachel Bown-Williams, Ruth Cooper Brown, Tanika Gupta and Emma Rice
With Rachel Bown-Williams, Ruth Cooper Brown, Tanika Gupta and Emma Rice
Tonic Celebrates at Ambassadors Theatre
June 2016
With Paule Constable, Indhu Rubasingham and Jessica Swale
With Paule Constable, Indhu Rubasingham and Jessica Swale
“We began Tonic Celebrates to do just that: celebrate women and their achievements in the theatre industry. It’s a great opportunity for panellists to reflect on their unique careers, and for audiences to ask pertinent questions about the valuable experiences and lessons they’ve learnt. I’m always overwhelmed by the generosity and honesty our panellists show to our audience, and the atmosphere is truly inspiring and uplifting.”
Lucy Kerbel, Tonic Director
“Stupendous! How rallying and inspiring to share in the journeys of such brilliant, accomplished and down to earth women. I’m leaving with renewed determination and joy”
Attendee
“It was wonderful and utterly inspiring. What incredible and talented women. I want to be them when I grow up.”
Attendee
“Wonderful, eye-opening, warm, generous and personal – such a lovely idea to celebrate these amazing women and their achievements.”
Attendee
