Event

Tasha Ghouri & Dame Evelyn Glennie: Strength beyond the silence (part of the Leeds International Festival of Ideas)

8th October 2026, Leeds Playhouse - Courtyard Theatre

What does it take to succeed when the world isn’t built with you in mind? Join an inspiring conversation with remarkable women who have challenged attitudes on disability and turned their unique perspectives into their greatest strengths.

Award-winning deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and content creator and deaf advocate Tasha Ghouri will explore how they have each broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and forged their own paths to success.

Hosted by broadcaster and arts accessibility campaigner Dr Hannah French, this uplifting fireside chat will delve into inclusion, resilience, and the limitless potential of human talent.

Evelyn Glennie. forever listening

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