Foreign Affairs

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.

13/01/2026

WE WON! 🏆

We are absolutely over the moon – and honestly, still pinching ourselves. We have won The Stage International Award 2026.

A huge, huge thank you to The Stage and Concord Theatricals for this incredible honour.

We are still trying to digest everything, so in the meantime here's a snapshot from the evening (captured by the lovely Tamara von Werthern – practically the only person we knew in the room!).

👉 Swipe to read the full speech we prepared.

You can catch a video of the first half over on our Stories/Feed (thank you The Stage for sharing!), but we wanted to share the full text here to make sure the thank yous reached everyone.

We were under strict instructions to keep it to two minutes, so obviously we couldn't name check every single person. But please know: if you have ever worked with us, taken part in a workshop, watched a show, or supported us in the last 15 years, this is for you!!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey.

Love,
Camila & Trine x

05/12/2025

We are over the moon to have been shortlisted for The Stage International Award 2026! 🎉

The last 12 months have been filled with theatre, translation, and, of course, the most wonderful community of performers, theatre-makers, and translators. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Like so many others, the past year has had its downsides – especially in a difficult funding landscape, where “no” is a word we’ve heard one too many times.

We are so grateful for this shortlisting – thank you to The Stage. We can’t quite believe we’re in the company of such inspiring international work, Six the Musical in Japanese and Pina Bausch’s The Rite of Spring. We feel truly humbled to be recognised alongside such remarkable artistry.

Images from the past twelve months by Ellie Kurttz, Camila França Photography, Steve Gregson, Ellie Kurttz and Cameron Slater Photography.

04/12/2025

👀👀

From far and wide, we're shining the spotlight on International Award shortlist, sponsored by Concord Theatricals UK.

Congratulations to:
⭐️Foreign Affairs
⭐️Six the Musical in Japanese
⭐️The Rite of Spring

Find out more about our shortlistees 👇

25/03/2025

✨ As we approach our 15th anniversary, we’re running a special season of workshops & creative sessions! ✨

It feels like just yesterday we were preparing for our 10th anniversary—now, we’re gearing up for another milestone with a lineup of sessions shaped by 15 years of experience and your input (thank you!).

📍 First Thursdays & Saturdays in April, May & June
📍 Rose Lipman Building, Hackney

Thursdays:
🗒️ Morning: Theatre Translation Lab (for experienced theatre translators)
🎭 Afternoon: Theatre Translation Workshops (open to all levels)

Saturdays:
☕ Morning: Coffee Chats with Camila & Trine (industry insights over coffee)
🎭 Afternoon: FA Ensemble Workshops (creative exploration & play)

These sessions are FREE, but spots fill up fast! Head to our website to book now.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Celebrating 15 years of theatre beyond borders! Join us for a season of workshops, creative sessions, and a special celebration at our Hackney home.

23/02/2025

⏰ LAST CHANCE! Applications close TOMORROW! ⏰

Make Theatre With Foreign Affairs – here’s what you need to know:

✅ It’s FREE
📅 4 Tuesday evenings (4, 11, 18, 25 March)
🎭 Intensive weekend (Sat 29 & Sun 30 March)
🌟 Work with FA’s creative team
🤲 Wrap up with an informal sharing
✨ Be part of a creative community

Don’t miss out—apply now:

: emerging theatre-makersAged 18-30? Live in or around Hackney? Interested in performing, devising & storytelling? This special edition of our theatre-making programme is designed for past participants of our workshops and those eager to dive deeper into FA’s approach to performance-making. Using ...

22/02/2025

🚨 2 DAYS TO GO! 🚨

Applications for our FREE workshop programme close on Monday at noon!

We’ve been running these programmes for a while now—each edition shaped by industry professionals and past participants, making every programme unique.

But this one is special. This time, it’s led by us—Foreign Affairs. So, if you’re new here, a quick intro:

👋 Hello! We’re Camila (🇧🇷🇵🇹) and Trine (🇩🇰), and together we are Foreign Affairs. We met in 2008 during an acting course and, despite calling London home, often felt like outsiders in the industry—trapped by boxes and stereotypes. And just like that, Foreign Affairs was born.

This edition is designed with core members of our creative team, with ensemble at the heart of it. We can’t wait to get started!

⏳ Spaces are limited—apply now: https://bit.ly/MTWFA2025

📸 Luca Migliore

20/02/2025

🎭 Applications are still open for our workshop programme: Make Theatre with Foreign Affairs!
⏰ Deadline: Noon, Monday 24 February

Interested in performing, devising & storytelling? Come and explore our theatre-making approach—from cross-cultural to site-responsive—through 4 evening sessions and a weekend intensive.

📍 Aimed at young people (18-30) in and around Hackney—perfect if you’ve joined us before, but open to all eager to explore FA’s approach to theatre-making, with a focus on international and cross-cultural collaboration.

✨ Hear what past participants loved about the programme—check out their highlights!

Spaces are very limited—apply now: https://bit.ly/MTWFA2025

18/02/2025

We’re excited to introduce the group of creatives who will be leading our special edition Make Theatre With programme, inspired by our production Where I Call Home and designed for those looking to dive deeper into FA’s approach to performance-making.

At the helm is Trine Garrett, Co-Artistic Director and experienced facilitator, who’s directed several of our productions, including Where I Call Home. She’ll guide you through the programme, alongside other key members of the FA team:

👉 Eugenia Low – Long-standing ensemble member
👉 Youness Bouzinab – Embedded critic for Where I Call Home
👉 Ria Samartzi – Long-time collaborator as dramaturg and director

Also joining us is Charis Ainslie, who translated Where I Call Home from French to English.

And ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes is Camila França, Co-Artistic Director, who’ll be there to support both the team and all participants.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out—apply now: https://bit.ly/MTWFA2025

13/02/2025

🚨 Make Theatre With... is back! 🚨

We’re excited to announce a special edition of our theatre-making workshop programme, brought to you by our creative team!!

Over four evenings and a weekend intensive, you’ll explore our work—from cross-cultural storytelling and translation to ensemble work and site-responsive performance.

If you’re 18-30, live in or near Hackney, and love theatre, we’d love for you to join us!

This programme is perfect for those who have participated in our workshops before, and we also welcome newcomers who want to learn more about our work.

Spaces are very limited—apply now: https://bit.ly/MTWFA2025