A CHILD DRAWS A BUTTERFLY IN THE SAND SCAR
Sun 1st Mar '26, 2:30pm
Ruth Steinberg, storyweaver, and sound artist Martin Berger, in a performance that combines words with sounds.
Programmes
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EATING HISTORY, 1938-46
Sun 1st Mar '26, 3:30pm
More stories from Len Biran about a world in turmoil. But you have to eat! Live storytelling in the radio theatre.
DANCE FOR RADIO
Sun 1st Mar '26, 4:30pm
Musician Martin Berger, poet Peter Spafford, and dancers Rachel Dean and Anthony Haddon make the improbable possible.
PAUL’S GARDEN
Sat 28th Feb '26, 10:00am
Paul’s buying a house with a beautiful garden. And they’re in love, so it’ll be her home too. Won’t it? Story from Isabel Edain.
AN UNHOLY MARTYR
Sat 28th Feb '26, 10:30am
Ginger-haired Michael James O’Reilly, 13, wonders what the f*** he’s doing at St Desmond’s Catholic Boarding School. Story from Martin Riley.
FORGET ME NOT
Sat 28th Feb '26, 11:00am
Reflections on love, loss and remembrance written and presented by John Irving Clarke, Howard Falshaw, Lisa Falshaw and Mick Jenkinson.
ANCIENT THRESHOLDS
Sat 28th Feb '26, 12:00pm
Greek and Roman thresholds with The Muddy Archaeologist, Gillian Hovell, in discussion with poet Emma Storr.
THE JOURNEY FROM CREATING TO SHARING
Sat 28th Feb '26, 1:00pm
Typewriter Poet Molly Ovenden and fellow writers talk about crossing the threshold from solitary creating to public sharing.
OTHER TONGUE, MOTHER TONGUE (Part 2)
Sat 28th Feb '26, 2:15pm
Poets from online publication The Other Side of Hope and from all over the world share work in their own languages and in English.
IDYLLS OF THE KING (Part 3)
Sat 28th Feb '26, 3:30pm
Tennyson’s epic cycle of poems about loyalty, truth, and political turmoil read in three parts by Ibrahim Knight.
TOWER OF SONG
Sat 28th Feb '26, 4:00pm
Live music with regulars of this themed night for songwriters who turn their talents to Threshold, with Nicky Bray and Carl Flattery.
THE WRITE STUFF
Sat 28th Feb '26, 6:00pm
Stories and poetry from Leeds U3A’s vibrant creative writing group returning with their personal take on the festival theme.
THE BILLY MYERS RADIO SHOW
Sat 28th Feb '26, 7:00pm
Billy Myers presents his own unique brand of comedy, co-featuring Alan Partridge, Terry Wogan and many more!
CLEAR OUT YOUR CLOSET
Sat 28th Feb '26, 7:30pm
Join the local and international COYC poets for a vibetastic evening of poetry, performance and lots of soul, hosted by Julie Jones.
WHAT IF..?
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:00am
You are invited to look beyond the mask to a hidden inner world, the concealed struggles and triumphs. Story from Melissa Wuidart Phillips.
FIRST STORY (Part 1)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:30am
First Story is a national organisation that places writers in schools. Young writers from residencies in West Yorkshire share their work.
BISHOP YOUNG
Fri 27th Feb '26, 12:00pm
Young writers from Bishop Young Academy in East Leeds share writing created on a recent visit to Chapel FM.
FIRST STORY (Part 2)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 1:00pm
First Story is a national organisation that places writers in schools. Young writers from residencies in West Yorkshire share their work.
HEATHER IN HEAVEN
Fri 27th Feb '26, 2:00pm
‘Nobody told me heaven would be like this’. A sequence of poems in memoriam Heather Rathmell (1942-1953) by her brother Neil (1947-)
AND THE POINT IS?
Fri 27th Feb '26, 2:45pm
Why do old people think books help young people to live their lives? Is there any point in doing Literature at school? Live talk by Geraldine Beattie.
WAKEY WILD ONES
Fri 27th Feb '26, 4:00pm
Lyrical audio drama by Tim Brookes about five former club friends from Wakefield reflecting on love, loss, and basslines.
DECISIONS
Fri 27th Feb '26, 4:45pm
The Roundhay Park bench once more plays host to Pat and Dave as they face another of life’s great taboos. Audio drama from Mally and Phil Harvey.
OTHER TONGUE, MOTHER TONGUE (Part 1)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 5:00pm
Poets from online publication The Other Side of Hope and from all over the world share work in their own languages and in English.
IDYLLS OF THE KING (Part 2)
Fri 27th Feb '26, 6:15pm
Tennyson’s epic cycle of poems about loyalty, truth, and political turmoil read in three parts by Ibrahim Knight.
GRADE OF EXECUTION
Fri 27th Feb '26, 6:30pm
As a change in admin brings up Enriquez’s past, how much will he risk for his 3rd consecutive Olympic gold? Live drama reading from Catherine Shonack.
THE LINES BETWEEN
Fri 27th Feb '26, 7:30pm
Rise & Howl presents four short plays interwoven with poetry, exploring the moments that shapeshift and connect us.
THIS PLACE, TO ALL PLACES LINKED: JOURNEYING WITH DANTE
Fri 27th Feb '26, 9:00pm
Poet Kimberly Campanello leads a journey through her new version of Dante’s Divine Comedy, based on her experience of Parkinson’s disease
PICNIC AT ALMSCLIFFE
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:00pm
Tim Boardman’s phone was found at Almscliffe Crag. If you have information on his whereabouts please contact local police. Spooky audio drama.
THE THRESHOLD
Fri 27th Feb '26, 10:15pm
Strange things happen at sea. Story from Philip Wiggs about the threshold between what we know and what we cannot know.
Young People @ Leeds Libraries: A Conversation On Food
Fri 27th Feb '26, 3:00pm
In this one time collaboration with Leeds Libraries - we discuss all things food with young people. What are some foods that bring back memories, what do we call dinner + more.