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18 September, 2025 Field notes

Finding Hope: When Andrew met Duncan

Broadcaster Andrew Edwards and Duncan from The Piano explore how music brings hope to dementia. Part of Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2025.

Finding Hope: When Andrew met Duncan
18 September, 2025 Interview

Conversations from #LIFI25: Joeli Brearley

In our latest #LIFI25 speaker series interview, we sit down with Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed and a leading voice for working mothers’ rights in the UK.

Conversations from #LIFI25: Joeli Brearley
17 September, 2025

Conversations from #LIFI25: Rachel Williams

Our #LIFI25 speaker series continues with Rachel Williams, a leading campaigner and survivor who has dedicated her life to raising awareness of domestic abuse

Conversations from #LIFI25: Rachel Williams
16 September, 2025 Latest

One Month to Go: Fresh Faces and a New Youth Strand at LIFI25

Discover new speakers, Young LIFI, and the full Leeds Playhouse programme this October.

One Month to Go: Fresh Faces and a New Youth Strand at LIFI25
14 September, 2025 Latest

I Predict a Riot: Riot Women Trailer

Riot Women, the bold new drama from Sally Wainwright, has dropped its first trailer

I Predict a Riot: Riot Women Trailer
10 September, 2025 Interview

Conversations from #LIFI25: Stephen Whitehead

The first in our series features Stephen Whitehead, who shares his perspective on "Where have all the good men gone?

Conversations from #LIFI25: Stephen Whitehead
27 August, 2025 Insights

From Grief to Domestic Abuse – Why LIFI25 Confronts Taboo Topics

LIFI25 tackles society’s most challenging conversations, from grief and mental health to domestic abuse with bold programming and open dialogue.

From Grief to Domestic Abuse – Why LIFI25 Confronts Taboo Topics
5 August, 2025 Insights

How Level Is The Playing Field?

Rich Williams discusses the topic of the festival, How level is the playing field?

How Level Is The Playing Field?