Irene Lofthouse

Irene Lofthouse

Irene Lofthouse is an author, playwright, performer and research consultant based in Bradford. Her writing ranges across fiction and non-fiction; incorporates all ages and ranges across genres. She is a First story writer-in-residence for primary and secondary schools, editing five anthologies of young writers’ work. Irene regularly undertakes author talks in schools; creates educational learning content for universities, museums, libraries, Historic England, BBC Sounds and delivers workshops for Literature Festivals. Work appears in numerous anthologies (poetry and fiction); online at 26Characters; in her ‘Strange Tales’ children’s collections, and at live performances, open mics, festivals and one-woman shows.

She a trustee of JB Priestley Society, Undercliffe Cemetery and 26 Characters; has co-founded two community theatre groups and an award-winning training resources publishing business.

Upcoming Events

Limited Tickets
BLF 2025
Dr Mark Goodall, Irene Lofthouse
J.B. Priestley: A Life in Objects
Saturday, 28 June 2025 | 10:30 – 12:00
JB Priestley Library, BD7 1DP
JB Priestley, Yorkshire, History
Event Reference: JB001
BLF 2025
Irene Lofthouse
The Medieval Streets of Broad Ford
Friday, 4 July 2025 | 14:00 – 15:00
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
Heritage Walks & Talks, Yorkshire
Event Reference: HT010
BLF 2025
Irene Lofthouse
Frances Currer: The Brontës’ Hidden Influence?
Sunday, 6 July 2025 | 11:00 – 12:00
Ballroom, Bradford Live, BD1 1NN
Brontë, Yorkshire
Event Reference: BR003