LIFI26: Dame Evelyn Glennie – Strength beyond the silence
8 Oct 2026
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Tickets£20.00
Bookings are subject to a £2.95 transaction fee.
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VenueCourtyard
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Running time90 mins
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What does it take to succeed when the world isn’t built with you in mind?
Join an inspiring conversation with remarkable figures who have challenged expectations, marched to their own beat, and turned their unique perspectives into strengths.
Award-winning deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie shares her extraordinary journey, which redefines the sound of success. Hosted by music broadcaster Dr Hannah French, this uplifting fireside chat explores inclusion, accessibility, resilience, and the limitless potential of human talent.
Host: Dr Hannah French
In conversation with Dame Evelyn Glennie
Priority booking
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