Is talking climate change with my MP worth the bother?
The climate crisis is raging, people on the frontlines are experiencing loss and damage. What can talking to my MP possibly do about that? Come and explore the role of our local MPs when it comes to...
Speaker(s): Christian AidJulian of Norwich: mother, mystic, radical
14th century visionary, Julian of Norwich was not only the first woman, as far as we know, to write in English but her own story remains something of a mystery. Claire will speak about her own...
Speaker(s): Claire GilbertThe History of Drag
The History of Drag is an explorative talk around the etymology, and cultural significance of transvestism. From the origins of drag through to the pop culture sensation of Rupaul's Drag Race, this...
Speaker(s): BarbaraBashar Murad in conversation
Performing on the Glade mainstage later, this is your chance to hear from the wonderful Palestinian artist Bashar Murad - in conversation with Palestinian writer, researcher and cultural curator...
Speaker(s): Bashar MuradPalestine: A Shrinking Space
The land available to Palestinians is shrinking every day. So are the available spaces to raise awareness, campaign and take action for Palestinian rights, with anti-boycott legislation, speakers...
Speaker(s): Daniel MunayerDo you believe the hype? Culture, society, politics and God in an AI world
A distinguished panel of experts across different fields take a cool and critical look at some of the more dystopian prophecies regarding the arrival of AI into our everyday lives. They will help us...
Speaker(s): Beth SinglerHard Art: Democracy and Creativity
Join climate activist Clare Farrell and artist Brian Eno as, together, they discuss their shared commitment to mobilising change in the face of the climate emergency. Why do activists and artists...
Speaker(s): Brian Eno, Clare FarrellJustice
Can the church speak truth to power without dismantling the privileges of whiteness and decolonizing structures and institutions? Post Brexit, in the light of Black Lives Matters and when responding...
Speaker(s): Anthony ReddieTech for Good
For good or bad, tech is a dominant feature in our lives. Hear stories about how tech has been used to facilitate social and spiritual growth. Come and bring your questions and share your own...
On Death and Dying
Drawing together threads from our festival focus on death and dying, join a conversation with experts and practitioners from the programme. Connecting with work Theos think tank have done on public...
Speaker(s): Ru Callender, Kathryn Mannix, Lisa-Jayne LewisChurch Land and the Climate Crisis
Hear about how the 500,000 acres of Church and Christian-owned land (1% of total land in the UK) contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, but can also be a carbon sink when managed sustainably....
Do We Need A New Economy? Or can we fix the one we’ve got?
An opportunity to share your ideas and ask questions about economic restoration. Are our economic problems fixable? Or do we need a revolution? Come tell us what you think! Hosted by the Goodmakers...
Speaker(s): Ann PettiforHow religious – or not – is our future together?
With UK census data showing that increasing numbers of people - especially those under 40 - have no religion, and 20 years on from Alastair Campbell saying, of Tony Blair's New Labour government...
Speaker(s): Andrew Copson
Greenbelt 2023 All Talks
The complete set of all the talks recorded at Greenbelt 2023.
How religious – or not – is our future together?
With UK census data showing that increasing numbers of people - especially those under 40 - have no religion, and 20 years on from Alastair Campbell saying, of Tony Blair's New Labour government...
Speaker(s): Andrew Copson