A story of life and death and life again.
“EXTRAORDINARY…HICKS IS A WINNING NARRATOR…LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY.” «««««
Evening Standard
“A STORY OF LOVE, STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, HUMANITY AND GRATITUDE TOLD BY THE
ALWAYS COMPELLING GILL HICKS.” ««««« ART (Adelaide Review Team)
Gill Hicks
“A CALLING TO ALL OF US TO RELISH THE MUNDANE AS MUCH AS THE MAGNIFICENT”
««««« The Adelaide Show
“A LIFE-ENHANCING AND ENDORSING EXPERIENCE… TOLD WITH EXQUISITE LIGHTNESS.”
««««« The Barefoot Review
Following a sold out performance at Wilton’s Music Hall of Still Alive (And Kicking) in 2025 in remembrance of the twentieth anniversary of the 7/7 bombings, join artist and London 7/7 bombing survivor, Dr. Gill Hicks AM MBE hon FRSA, as she returns to the UK once again to perform her multi award-winning, critically acclaimed show – a transformative celebration of life and positivity in the wake of life-changing events.
A powerful account of our shared humanity, the show offers a life-affirming narrative of Gill’s experience of 7th July 2005 and the rebuilding of her life since then. Featuring internationally acclaimed musicians, including violinist Dr Julian Ferraretto, framing Hicks’ soulful jazz voice and her powerful projected artworks, the show will leave audiences spellbound by the visual and sensory feast.
“It is absolutely wonderful to be returning to the UK this summer with Still Alive (and Kicking). This special show is a powerful, poignant reminder of just how precious every moment is, that Life is fragile. I’m also thrilled to be joined by UK bass virtuoso Andy Hamill alongside Dr Julian Ferraretto on violin and saw!
The UK will forever hold my heart — it’s where my life was saved and my connection to humanity restored. Still Alive and Kicking is a tribute to those who teach us what it means to be truly human.”
Gill Hicks is a powerful, life-affirming, and memorable speaker and performer whose life symbolises
transformative possibilities. Despite enduring permanent injury and losing both legs in the 2005 London
terrorist bombings, she vowed to “Do More than Survive” and devote her efforts to communicate the wonder and awe of the human spirit and our immense ability to transform through sudden unwanted change.
Through her groundbreaking work, The Fragile Project, Gill explores a position that transcends traditional
concepts of resilience, encouraging a fundamental shift in how we approach change. Rather than merely
surviving adversity, she advocates for becoming agile within a fragile existence – accepting change as an
omnipresent part of life’s journey. Awarded and recognised with doctorates from London Metropolitan,
Kingston, and the University of South Australia, an MBE and AM, Gill brings her experience from a
respected and expansive UK career within design and the arts to champion critical thinking, particularly
within the areas of violent extremism. Gill’s journey is also explored in her memoir One Unknown, published by Pan Macmillan and available on the Kindle Store.
Venue: City Varieties LEEDS
Dates: Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th July
Time: 7.30pm
Box Office: 0113 243 0808
Online: https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/whats-on/still-alive-and-kicking-2026/
Photography by Ben Liew.
