Inspiring Life Festival

Join us for a week of creative exploration, where health, well-being, and the power of conversation come together. This year’s workshops focus on navigating ‘Difficult Conversations’ through art, music, movement, and more. Most sessions are free and filled with opportunities to connect, share ideas, and have fun. Leading up to the festival, engaging Take Part activities will dive into these themes, alongside unique one-off events designed to inspire and uplift. Come be part of a vibrant, supportive community where creative expression fosters growth, understanding, and connection.

For tickets to all events, please visit: https://eastgatearts.com/inspiring-life/

Event Highlights:

Art: Well-Being Through Art with Lynne Grahame
Anne Younger Studio | Sun 4 May, 10.30am | FREE

Social: Pies and Patter
Sponsored by Brown Brothers
MacFarlane Hall | Fri 9 May, 7pm – 9pm | FREE

Dance: Contemporary Dance Workshop with Sara Boles
Auditorium | Sat 10 May, 10am – 1pm | £25

Music: Rough Mix with John Kielty & Clare Prenton
Anne Younger Studio | Sun 11 May, 10am – 5pm | FREE

Music: Youth Songwriting with Sam Mundy & Robbie Tatler
Nomad Beat | Sun 11 May, 12noon – 4pm | FREE

Social: Grief Café with Lucy Colquhoun
Anne Younger Studio | Mon 12 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm | FREE

Theatre: Improvisation Workshop with Clare Prenton
Anne Younger Studio | Mon 12 May, 7pm – 8.15pm | FREE

Film: The Demented Poets with Ian Bustard & Willy Gilder
Auditorium | Wed 14 May, 12.30pm | FREE

Wellbeing: Sound Healing Chamber with Suzy Nairn
Auditorium | Wed 14 May, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | £20

Theatre: Can I be a Butterfly? with Clare Watson
Auditorium | Thu 15 May, 7.30pm – 9.30pm | PWYD (Pay What You Decide)

INSPIRING LIFE DAY – Saturday 17th May

All sessions on Saturday are FREE but please book tickets for workshops in advance, as spaces are limited.

Movement for All Workshop
10am – 10.45 | Anne Younger Studio
Warm up your body and wake up your mind with seated and standing creative movements, dance, brain gym, and voice workshop.

Hand Drumming Workshop with Ian Beaton
10.15 – 11.00am | Auditorium
Explore Latin American rhythms on hand drums, suitable for all levels. Join us to experience the uplifting power of group music!

Community Art Workshop with Lynne Grahame
11.15am – 12.15pm | Anne Younger Studio
Join us for an hour of collaborative art-making, where creativity flows freely in a fun, supportive community environment.

Storytelling Workshop with Franziska Droll
12.30pm – 1.15pm | Auditorium
Explore storytelling as a transformative tool in this interactive workshop, learning how it can help navigate difficult conversations, build confidence, and foster positive change.

See Me Workshop
1.30 – 2.15pm | Anne Younger Studio
Discover the importance of comfort in having difficult conversations. Using words, poetry, literature, and humour, we’ll demonstrate how even challenging conversations are possible. Whether you attended our February workshop or not, join us to help create a welcoming space.

Inspiring Life 2025 Finale
Auditorium | 2.30pm
Join us for the grand finale of the Inspiring Life Festival, where all workshops and activities culminate in a special sharing. Whether you participated in one event or many, come witness the power of creative expression and the theme of ‘Difficult Conversations,’ celebrating growth, connection, and positive change through art.