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17 September, 2025 Interview

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?
25 July, 2025 Latest

Andrew Edwards announced as host of Finding Hope in Creativity: Music is Medicine

We’re delighted to announce that award-winning broadcaster Andrew Edwards will host Finding Hope in Creativity: Music is Medicine at this year’s Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI25).

Andrew Edwards announced as host of Finding Hope in Creativity: Music is Medicine
22 July, 2025 Latest

LIFI25 Approaches 80% Sell-Out

Tickets are already flying, with nearly 80% of seats now sold.

LIFI25 Approaches 80% Sell-Out