Photo credit: Robin Mair.

Roland Gulliver

Photo credit: Robin Mair.

Roland Gulliver

Roland Gulliver is the Director of the Toronto International Festival of Authors, and a leading international figure in the literature sector with over 12 years’ experience at the Edinburgh International Book Festival as Associate Director. His programming explores the potential of live performance, alongside commissions for new multimedia storytelling. Gulliver champions communities by facilitating access and empowerment, and creating spaces for authors and audiences to engage in discussion. He is on the Board of Directors for the Toronto Arts Council and Chair of their Literary Advisory Committee, and is a Member of the Academy for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.

Photo credit: Robin Mair.

Upcoming Events

November 14, 2022
at 2pm

TIFA Event

TIFA Presents: GGBooks Finalists on Quebec’s Powerful Histories

Pierre Anctil, Judith Weisz Woodsworth, Dominique Rankin, Marie-Josée Tardif, and Roland Gulliver

November 14, 2022 at 2pm

June 04, 2022
at 12:30pm

Conversation

The Heretic: Liam McIlvanney

Liam McIlvanney and Roland Gulliver

June 04, 2022 at 12:30pm

October 30, 2021
at 2:30pm

Conversation

The Dark Remains: Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin and Roland Gulliver

October 30, 2021 at 2:30pm

October 29, 2021
at 5pm

Conversation

The Art of the Short Story: Kevin Barry and Alix Ohlin 

Kevin Barry, Alix Ohlin, and Roland Gulliver

October 29, 2021 at 5pm

October 29, 2021
at 12pm

Conversation

The Joy and Light Bus Company: Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith and Roland Gulliver

October 29, 2021 at 12pm

October 26, 2021
at 8pm

Conversation

Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean: Ian Hamilton

Ian Hamilton and Roland Gulliver

October 26, 2021 at 8pm

October 25, 2021
at 8pm

Conversation

Unreconciled: Jesse Wente 

Jesse Wente and Roland Gulliver

October 25, 2021 at 8pm

October 23, 2021
at 6pm

Conversation

The Morning Star: Karl Ove Knausgaard

Karl Ove Knausgaard and Roland Gulliver

October 23, 2021 at 6pm

October 21, 2021
at 7pm

Conversation

Burning Bright and Quick: Paul Auster

Paul Auster and Roland Gulliver

October 21, 2021 at 7pm

October 19, 2021
at 12:30pm

Conversation

Alan Cumming Talks About His Baggage

Alan Cumming and Roland Gulliver

October 19, 2021 at 12:30pm

June 17, 2021
at 5:30pm

Reading

TIFA Presents: Searching for the Sustainable Life

Roland Gulliver, Norma Dunning, Ivan Coyote, Carmella Gray-Cosgrove, and Hasan Namir

June 17, 2021 at 5:30pm

May 18, 2021
at 6pm

TIFA Event

TIFA Presents: Andrew O’Hagan in Conversation with Roland Gulliver

Andrew O'Hagan and Roland Gulliver

May 18, 2021 at 6pm

November 01, 2020
at 6pm

TIFA Event

Burning Bright: André Alexis on The Night Piece

André Alexis and Roland Gulliver

November 01, 2020 at 6pm

November 01, 2020
at 3:30pm

TIFA Event

Keep Your Enemies Close: Ian Rankin’s A Song for the Dark Times

Ian Rankin and Roland Gulliver

November 01, 2020 at 3:30pm

October 30, 2020
at 8pm

TIFA Event

Family, Identity & Future: David A. Robertson & Jesse Thistle

David A. Robertson, Jesse Thistle, and Roland Gulliver

October 30, 2020 at 8pm
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