FILL is a festival of literature and ideas that brings together writers and thinkers from different backgrounds to discuss literature, politics, migration, translation and contemporary topics. It takes place in the inspiring setting of a treasured Victorian theatre, The Coronet Theatre, in the heart of Notting Hill, London.

The festival was launched in 2017, in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, by Italian writer Marco Mancassola together with an independent group of fellow London-based Italian authors, journalists, translators and academics.

Over four editions so far, the most recent in 2023, FILL has presented ambitious programmes featuring an impressive line-up of award-winning names alongside established and emerging writers, as well as panel discussions, performances and special events. Community has always been at the heart of the festival. FILL has grown through a close partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute in London, which has supported the project since its first steps, and through a widening circle of partners and supporters without whose help none of this would have been possible.

CREDITS

The 2023 edition was organised by:

Art Direction: Marco Magini, Giorgia Tolfo
Project Management: Eleonora Sammartino
Programme consultants: Paolo Nelli, Gianluca Didino, Eleonora Sammartino, Emiliano Zappalà, Livia Franchini, Olga Campofreda, Maddalena Vatti, Carmine Pariante
Web design: Francesco Prosperi, Stella Grotti
Graphic design: Raissa Pardini, Stella Grotti

ADDRESS

The Coronet Theatre
103 Notting Hill Gate
London W11 3 LB

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VENUE AND ACCESSIBILITY

The Coronet Theatre, Notting Hill. Book stall run by the Italian Bookshop. Visitors will be able to buy drinks and Sicilian Street food in the atmospheric bar of the theatre.