Foreign Affairs

30/09/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION DAY!

Huge shoutout to all of our incredible collaborators – from performers and creatives to our international, community, industry, and academic partners – who champion and celebrate plays in translation alongside us. It’s been quite a journey, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! ❤️

And of course, a special shoutout to Jermyn Street Theatre, which has been a true home away from home for so many of our translation-focused events. We can’t wait to celebrate in person with you all tomorrow!

Our afternoon workshop is now fully booked 🎉, but there’s still time to reserve your free spot for our panel discussion!

Tomorrow at Jermyn Street Theatre, five brilliant theatre-makers and translators gather for a lively discussion: Translation on Stage – Where We Are Now.

We’re so excited to welcome chair William Gregory alongside panelists Timberlake Wertenbaker, Jozefina Komporaly, JC Niala, and Atri Banerjee.

⏰ Tomorrow (1 Oct) | 17:30–18:45
🎟️ Free entry – book here: https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/show/international-translation-day-2026/

24/09/2026

Only 1 week to go until we celebrate International Translation Day with our friends Jermyn Street Theatre! 🎭

We can’t wait – this image from our archives is our best attempt at representing theatre masks. Not sure how successful we were, but hopefully it grabbed your attention! 😉
Here is what we have lined up:

⏰ 15:00–17:00 | Workshop: Translator as Theatre-Maker
Led by Trine and associate artists. (Limited places available!)

⏰ 17:30–18:45 | Panel Discussion & Q&A: Translation on Stage – Where We Are Now

Chaired by William Gregory, featuring panelists Timberlake Wertenbaker, Jozefina Komporali, JC Niali, and Atri Banerjee.

🎟️ Book for one session or both: https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/show/international-translation-day-2026/

23/08/2026

Sixteen years ago today, we staged our very first show in Hackney Wick – so technically it’s our birthday! 🎂

As we also mark a decade of our Theatre Translator Mentorship this year, we’re pausing to reflect on what the journey has taught us. Here are 10 key lessons from 10 years of mentorship:

1. Translation is a human, creative act
2. Cross-cultural work expands your artistic horizon
3. Translators carry strange, specific expertise
4. Staging a play in translation is never a straight line
5. Navigating international work comes with real responsibility
6. Small experiments can become core methodologies
7. Collaboration creates its own momentum
8. The work can find a home in unexpected places
9. Programmes end, but community lasts
10. Doing it your own way builds something undeniable

Read the full post with all our reflections on our website:

10 insights from 10 years of theatre translator mentorship. Camila & Trine reflect on craft, community, and carving out space in the UK theatre landscape.

21/07/2026

One week in, and we are genuinely touched. 💙

Since we went public with "Support Our Mentorship," we've raised 20+% of our £10,000 goal – obrigada! tak! thank you!

To everyone who's donated, shared, or sent us a kind word: it means more than we can say.

If you haven't had a chance yet – you can donate or share using the link below. Every donation and every share counts.

More updates to come as the journey unfolds. 🚀

Love,
Camila & Trine x

https://bit.ly/SupportFATT

📸 Luca Migliore

14/07/2026

Off to a flying start. 💙

Less than 24 hours since we went public with our "Save Our Mentorship" campaign, and we're already 10% of the way to our goal. Honestly, we didn't think we'd hit that so soon.

Thank you – to everyone who's donated, shared, or just sent a kind word. We see it, and it means a lot.

If you haven't yet, you can donate or share using the link below. No pressure, but every bit helps.

Love,
Camila & Trine x

https://bit.ly/SupportFATT

📸 Ellie Kurttz

13/07/2026

We have something to tell you. 💙

This year should have been the start of the seventh edition of our Theatre Translator Mentorship. It hasn't worked out that way – despite our best efforts, funding hasn't come through. And honestly, that hurts. Especially as this is also the tenth anniversary of launching it.

But in true FA style, we're choosing to see it differently.

Today we're launching a campaign to raise £10,000 to secure the future of the mentorship and build a more sustainable foundation for what comes next.

We need your help – in whatever way you can. A donation, a share, or simply passing this on to someone you think might care. Every bit counts.

Love,
Camila & Trine x

We are raising £10,000 to secure the future of the only dedicated theatre translator mentorship. Every donation counts.

30/04/2026

Step inside our practice in May!

A few spots still available for our two sessions this Tuesday 5 May.

Theatre Translation Lab – 10:30–13:30
Bring your translation questions and we'll work through them together. An open, practical session where curiosity meets exploration – on the page, on the stage, and everything in between.

Coffee Chats with Team FA – 13:30–16:30
A relaxed, open conversation about making theatre, producing, and sustaining a creative practice. The kind of honest exchange you don't always get to have.

Both sessions are free, practical, and shaped by the people in the room. We'll share insights from our own practice and make space for your questions, challenges, and experiences.

Book now:

Calling theatre makers and translators! Join Foreign Affairs on 5 May for our free Theatre Translation Lab and Coffee Chats.

20/04/2026

Calling theatre makers & translators – we're opening our doors!

After a busy start to the year, we are taking a moment to sit with our practice, and we'd love for you to join us.

On Tuesday 5 May, we’re hosting two free open sessions to catch up, share our practice, and reflect on what we've learned about theatre in translation and running a company.

📝 Theatre Translation Lab
☕️ Coffee Chats with Team FA

Join us (Camila & Trine 👋) and some of our Associate Artists, Charis Ainslie, Eugenia Low, Paul Russell Garrett, and Ria Samartzi.

Spaces are limited, so click below to secure your free spot. Can't wait to see you there.

Calling theatre makers and translators! Join Foreign Affairs on 5 May for our free Theatre Translation Lab and Coffee Chats.

05/03/2026

Only one week to go! A quick hello from the two of us as we head into the final countdown for our showcase of Playwriting from Estonia on Thursday 12 March. 🇪🇪

And do we have a treat for you (if theatre, translation, and cross-cultural collaboration are your thing).

We’re introducing four plays (excerpts in one showcase) by five acclaimed Estonian playwrights, directed by two wonderful directors, and performed by an ensemble of eight.

The performance will be about 1h 20m, followed by a post-show discussion with visiting playwrights and translator Adam Cullen. The afternoon showcase is chaired by Nastazja Domaradzka , and the evening showcase by Dr. Margherita Laera.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Jermyn Street Theatre and share the work of all these brilliant artists.

Trine & Camila

Pssst. If you tried booking earlier and were out of luck, please note we’ve just released a few more tickets: https://www.foreignaffairs.org.uk/playwriting-from-estonia/

Presented in collaboration with Eesti Teatri Agentuur and the Estonian Embassy in London. Presented in association with Jermyn Street Theatre.

19/02/2026

Join us at Jermyn Street Theatre for a special double showcase celebrating contemporary playwriting and translation.

In collaboration with the Eesti Teatri Agentuur / Estonian Theatre Agency and the Estonian Embassy in London, we are sharing script-in-hand readings of four plays that have recently shaped the Estonian stage.

We’re hosting two sessions – afternoon and evening – each featuring four 15–20 minute play readings performed by an ensemble, followed by a post-show discussion with visiting artists. Each panel is chaired by a different moderator, opening up fresh perspectives on the work.

🎟️ Free to attend – strictly limited places. Book now.

If you’re interested in contemporary playwriting, new voices, and the art of translation, this is for you!

We look forward to welcoming you.

An industry showcase of four award-winning Estonian plays in translation. Script-in-hand readings and discussions with visiting playwrights in London. Join us.