CLF - Adaptive

Dive into CLF - Adaptive for in-person talks, readings, and fun literary vibes!

Every great story finds a new life.

It begins with an idea.

It becomes literature.

Then it moves beyond the page onto the stage, onto the screen, and into our collective imagination.

Introducing CLF Adaptive - Theatre & Films, the third chapter of the Canada Literature Festival 2026.

Dedicated to exploring the powerful relationship between literature, theatre and cinema, CLF Adaptive will bring together authors, playwrights, filmmakers, actors, directors, scholars and audiences for meaningful conversations around storytelling in all its forms.

Expect thought-provoking plenary sessions, townhall conversations, panel discussions, book launches and immersive dialogues that celebrate how stories continue to evolve across creative mediums.