Journal

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?