Josh O’Connor, Tom Francis Among Presenters at Inaugural Power of Women London
Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London, taking place June 3 in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime. “Saturday Night Live UK” cast member and stand-up comedian Ania Magliano will host the event. The presenters include theater and film director Thea Sharrock, actor Josh O’Connor, Edward Enninful OBE, actor Tom Francis, and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson. Each will present to one of five honorees—Emilia Clarke, Emma Corrin, Cynthia Erivo, Hannah Waddingham, and Suki Waterhouse—who are each celebrating a specific charity. Variety will also publish its Women’s Impact Report: London, recognizing influential women in U.K. entertainment and media, with all Impact List members invited to the event. Power of Women London is part of SXSW London’s weeklong programming, and Lifetime is the presenting partner of this year’s event.
What’s reported
The event is on June 3, 2026.
Host: Ania Magliano, “Saturday Night Live UK” cast member and comedian.
Presenters: Thea Sharrock (to Emilia Clarke), Josh O’Connor (to Emma Corrin), Edward Enninful OBE (to Cynthia Erivo), Tom Francis (to Hannah Waddingham), Sam Taylor-Johnson (to Suki Waterhouse).
Honorees: Clarke (SameYou charity), Corrin (War Child), Erivo (The Shameless Fund), Waddingham (Make-A-Wish UK), Waterhouse (Facing the World).
Variety will publish a Women’s Impact Report: London.
Lifetime is the presenting partner; Trinny London provides gift bags.
Power of Women London is part of SXSW London’s programming.
Key figures
Ania Magliano – host
Thea Sharrock – presenter
Josh O’Connor – presenter
Edward Enninful OBE – presenter
Tom Francis – presenter
Sam Taylor-Johnson – presenter
Emilia Clarke – honoree
Emma Corrin – honoree
Cynthia Erivo – honoree
Hannah Waddingham – honoree
Suki Waterhouse – honoree
Sources: Variety
