Artist, writer, and activist Jess Thom is the co-founder of Touretteshero. Jess has Tourettes syndrome, a neurological condition that means she makes movements and noises she can’t control, called tics. Jess will be in conversation with a member of The North Wall team, discussing how she has turned her tics into art, making theatre accessible, and advocating for change.

Our flagship Inspiring People series is a joint venture between The North Wall and our principal sponsor, St Edward’s School. We host talks or in-conversation events with speakers who have done brilliant things with their lives and who are renowned in their field. We welcome speakers from a wide range of professions – from art history and neurosurgery, to theatre and environmental science.

We offer free tickets to youth and school groups to promote creative futures, philanthropic attitudes, and open minds. Each event is followed by a Q&A session, giving audiences the opportunity to have their questions answered by the experts.