Home, identity and the power of belonging - Lemn Sissay OBE

24 Jun 2026
The Fringe Festival Stage
The Fringe Festival Stage - open to all
Lemn Sissay OBE is a renowned British poet, playwright, and broadcaster. His life story is one of remarkable resilience and artistic triumph in the face of significant adversity. Lemn will share his personal journey shaped by his experience growing up in care and his deep connection to Manchester. His story is one of resilience and the transformative power of home and community providing fresh thinking about housing as a foundation for identity and dignity.
Speakers
Lemn Sissay OBE
Lemn Sissay OBE