Spill Festival

'''SPILL Festival''' is an artist-led biennial of theatre and live art in the UK that takes place in various venues in London and Ipswich, England. The festival was originally produced as the ''SPILL Festival of Performance'' by Pacitti Company under Artistic Director Robert Pacitti until 2021. Since then, Robin Deacon has served as the Artistic Director, beginning in 2021.

Launched in 2007, SPILL Festival presents internationally significant and groundbreaking work in the fields of performance, live art, and experimental theatre. The festival has become a major platform for both established and emerging artists, with a strong emphasis on innovation, accessibility, and community engagement.

SPILL also runs a year-round programme of events and activities through the '''SPILL Think Tank''', a venue located next to Ipswich Museum. This space hosts exhibitions, talks, performances, and the '''Think Tank Live''' series, which showcases contemporary performance and interdisciplinary work. SPILL's robust '''artist development programme''' supports creatives through residencies, mentorships, commissions, and associate opportunities.

Over the years, the festival has been presented in prominent venues across London and Ipswich, including the Barbican, Southbank Centre, National Theatre Studio, Soho Theatre, Shunt Vaults, Shoreditch Town Hall, Greenwich Dance, Laban, Soho Square, and Toynbee Studios.

In addition to the biennial festival, the '''SPILL National Platform and Showcase''' is held every two years in Ipswich, featuring early-career artists selected through an open call. This initiative highlights new voices in live art, experimental performance, and socially engaged practices, providing a launchpad for emerging talent in the UK and beyond.

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