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MARY CHRISTMAS UK: A GARDEN OF EVEN EVENT
Who Took The Mary Out of Christmas?
A Story About Vision, LEADERSHIP, and the Future We're Capable of Creating
25 November 2026, 17:30 - 20:30
79 Endell St, London (Swiss Church in London Event Centre)
ABOUT THE EVENT
Every leader eventually arrives at the same question.
How do you imagine a better future before anyone else can see it?
This November, Garden of Even™ brings its acclaimed Christmas experience, Who Took the Mary Out of Christmas?, to London for the first time.
Every generation inherits stories.
What if we've misunderstood one of history's greatest visionaries?
For centuries, Mary has been remembered as a quiet symbol of devotion.
But when placed back into her historical context, a different woman emerges: A young woman living through political upheaval who refused to accept the world exactly as it was.
Mary imagined that something entirely new could be born. History changed because of her vision.
Today's leaders are navigating extraordinary complexity with changing expectations.
The challenge is more than simply making better decisions: it's imagining possibilities that don't yet exist.
Through historical reframing and original art, Garden of Even™ Founder Kadie Philp explores one of history's most influential stories and asks what it can teach us about vision, courage, and leading through uncertainty.
Event details
The Evening
17:30 – 18:30 Arrival Reception
- Begin the evening with a glass of wine with light canapes and the opportunity to explore a curated selection of Garden of Even™ original artworks while connecting with fellow guests.
18:30 – 19:30 Programme
- A signature Garden of Even™ keynote by founder Kadie Philp, offering a thought-provoking re-telling of the Christmas story through Mary's historical lens.
- A conversation hosted by Chloe Richardson exploring the enduring relevance of Mary's story and its implications for leadership, vision, and our shared future.
- The London unveiling of Mary, the newest work in the Garden of Even™ exhibition.
19:30 - 20:30 Christmas Reception
- Continue the conversation over premium wine and seasonal canapés in an intimate setting surrounded by select original Garden of Even™ artwork and fellow leaders from across business, culture, and the professions.
Venue
79 Endell St, London
Nearest Tube
Leicester Square (Northern / Piccadilly Lines)
Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line)
MEET YOUR SPEAKER
Kadie Philp
Kadie Philp is the Founder of Garden of Even™, an award-winning storyteller, and a sought-after international speaker whose work sits at the intersection of history, economics, culture, leadership, and social change.
Over the past twenty years, she has worked in more than 100 cities across 30 countries, advising leaders, institutions, and communities navigating transformation. Her insights have been featured in the Financial Times, The Globe and Mail, and other international media.
Through Garden of Even™, Kadie explores the women, myths, and stories that have shaped our collective imagination. Her signature experiences combine historical research, immersive storytelling, and original art to reveal how the stories we inherit influence the futures we create. Through Garden of Even™, she invites audiences to reconsider familiar stories and discover what becomes possible when we see them, and ourselves, differently.
Kadie is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. She received the medal in recognition of her exceptional contributions to strengthening local government across Canada and internationally, as well as her impact on Canadian municipal and international economic growth.
Your Host
Chloe Richardson
Chloe Richardson is an internationally recognised event host, moderator, and keynote speaker known for creating thoughtful conversations that connect people, ideas, and action.
With more than 15 years of global experience, Chloe has hosted awards ceremonies, executive roundtables, global conferences, fireside conversations, and leadership summits, bringing warmth, curiosity, and insight to every stage she leads. She has facilitated more than 300 think tanks and roundtables, helping organisations create meaningful dialogue that strengthens relationships and inspires new thinking.
As host of Who Took the Mary Out of Christmas?, Chloe will guide the evening's conversation, helping connect Mary's story to the questions and opportunities facing us today.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT EARLY
This special London presentation has intentionally limited capacity to create an intimate experience for conversation and connection.
Date: 25 November 2026, 17:30 - 20:30
Location: 79 Endell St, London (Swiss Church in London Event Centre)
Who Took The Mary Out of Christmas?
A Story About Vision, LEADERSHIP, and the Future We're Capable of Creating
This November, Garden of Even™ brings its acclaimed Christmas experience, Who Took the Mary Out of Christmas?, to London for the first time.
Through original art, historically grounded storytelling and unconventional conversation, come hear the Christmas story from Mary’s perspective. Explore what changes when we hear the Christmas story differently, and leave inspired by Mary’s revolutionary vision for a better future.
Regular price
$129.00 CAD
Regular price
Sale price
$129.00 CAD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Every generation inherits stories.
Why it matters
The most influential leaders know when it's time to question them.Today's leaders are navigating extraordinary complexity with changing expectations.
CHALLENGE CONVENTION
Reconsider a familiar story and discover what Mary reveals about courage, conviction and leadership.
TRUST YOUR VISION
Explore the power of conviction and the courage to see possibilities others may overlook.
IMAGINE WHAT'S NEXT
Take a fresh perspective into the new year on leadership, the choices we make and the future we shape.
Presented By
Garden of Even™ is an art and storytelling platform founded by Kadie Philp, based in Toronto.
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Regular price
$129.00 CAD
Regular price
Sale price
$129.00 CAD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Date: 25 November 2026, 17:30 - 20:30
Location: 79 Endell St, London (Swiss Church in London Event Centre)
Who Took The Mary Out of Christmas?
A Story About Vision, LEADERSHIP, and the Future We're Capable of Creating
This November, Garden of Even™ brings its acclaimed Christmas experience, Who Took the Mary Out of Christmas?, to London for the first time.
Through original art, historically grounded storytelling and unconventional conversation, come hear the Christmas story from Mary’s perspective. Explore what changes when we hear the Christmas story differently, and leave inspired by Mary’s revolutionary vision for a better future.
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