Who ate all the Pi? (Malvern Festival of Ideas)
Celebrate Pi Day with Tom Crawford in a fast-paced, fun-filled session exploring the magic of maths and the mystery of π. Enjoy puzzles, pop culture, and plenty of surprises -…
Celebrate Pi Day with Tom Crawford in a fast-paced, fun-filled session exploring the magic of maths and the mystery of π. Enjoy puzzles, pop culture, and plenty of surprises -…
Sustainability expert Mike Berners-Lee invites us to confront the polycrisis with honesty. From immigration to inequality, Palestine to pandemics, he argues that truth is the key leverage point we can…
The Dame Laura Knight Society presents 'Women in the Workplace', an illustrated talk by Alice Foster, who will give a lively account of the occupations women were expected to fulfil…
Join writer Jeanette Winterson for a powerful talk on how storytelling can initiate social change. Through myth, memoir, and radical imagination, she examines how reclaiming our narratives can reshape identity,…
Enter the world of SF Said - where cats know secret martial arts, boys become stars, and tigers fight for justice. This inspiring session will take you behind the scenes…
Join Reni Eddo-Lodge – a transformative voice in contemporary British discourse on race, feminism, and structural inequality – in conversation about systemic racism, white privilege, and the emotional disconnect that…
Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features…
Join Baroness Lola Young for a compelling session on identity, justice, and cultural change. Drawing on lived experience and public leadership, she explores how personal stories can challenge systems -…
Join classicist and novelist Emily Hauser for a powerful exploration of ancient women’s lives and legacies. Through myth, archaeology, and storytelling, she demonstrates how reclaiming forgotten voices can reshape our…
Step into worlds of wonder with children’s author and illustrator Will Hughes as he returns to the Malvern Festival of Ideas! In this playful workshop for all ages, families will…
Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features…
Join John Crace for a satirical deep-dive into British politics, drawn from his latest book The Bonfire of the Insanities, a tour through Britain’s political chaos. He asks: how does…