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Leeds International Festival of Ideas

14 – 18 Oct 2025

Leeds International Festival of Ideas returns to Leeds Playhouse this October!

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LIFI25: William Hanson

17 Oct 2025

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Manners cost nowt

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LIFI25: Can mums have it all?

17 Oct 2025

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We’re told women can have it all, but who’s keeping score?

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LIFI25: Why do we need to talk about domestic abuse?

16 Oct 2025

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Domestic abuse is a now a national emergency, with 1 in 5 adults experiencing domestic abuse in their lifetime.

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LIFI25: Who picks up the tab for a hospitable city?

16 Oct 2025

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From boutique bars to international hotel chains, towns and cities worldwide champion hospitality and tourism. But are we truly supporting the sector?

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LIFI25: David Baddiel

16 Oct 2025

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Can you be a religious atheist?

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LIFI25: Sally Wainwright & Tamsin Greig

15 Oct 2025

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I predict a riot

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LIFI25: Where have all the good men gone?

15 Oct 2025

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Masculinity has never been more hotly debated, with social media and pop culture splitting opinion—from toxic traits to the rise of positive and healthy male role models.

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LIFI25: Who rules the world?

14 Oct 2025

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Politicians, big tech, media moguls, and hidden influencers all hustle for control behind the scenes – but who really holds the power today?

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LIFI25: Chuck D

14 Oct 2025

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How hip-hop changed the world

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Hollie McNish / Brand New Book Tour!

11 Oct 2025

Hollie McNish joins us with her brand-new book tour in Autumn 2025.

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Playhouse production
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To Kill A Mockingbird

8 Sep – 4 Oct 2025

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‘All rise for this powerfully uplifting theatrical event’ — Evening Standard

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  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council

  • Leeds City Council

  • LTB Foundation

  • Founded by UK government

  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire

  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group

  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell