New International Encounter (NIE)

09/17/2026

We can't wait! 🙌☀️☔☃️🌪️

09/16/2026

NIE UK are co-producing a NEW Shakespeare in a Suitcase show with Polka Theatre and are looking for artists to join our ensemble! 💀⚔👑

If you are a playful artist with strong devising, music, storytelling and ensemble skills we'd love to hear from you! ✨

Deadline for application 12th October 2026.
More info and how to apply here: https://nie-theatre.com/uk-artist-call-out-2/

09/15/2026

Our 25th anniversary memory series continues! We’re catching up with more members of our ensemble — old and new — to hear about their favourite NIE shows, first experiences with the company and most memorable moments.

09/10/2026

We're always trying to source our sets, props, and costumes second-hand wherever we can. ♻️
When that's not possible, we look for more sustainable alternatives instead – like these suitcases, which are made using recycled materials. They are waiting in the office to be packed up for our 'Shakespeare in a suitcase - Hamlet' tour starting very soon!

🎟 https://nie-theatre.com/productions/shakespeare-in-a-suitcase-hamlet/

09/07/2026

Now everyone is back after the UK summer holidays we are looking towards Autumn, and our tour of 'Shakespeare in a Suitcase - Hamlet'. we will be visiting:
👻 11 Nov: Theater Chur , Switzerland
👑 16 & 17 Nov: TAK Theater Liechtenstein
⚔️ 22 Nov: Cambridge Junction, UK

🎟 Ticket to all shows available here: https://nie-theatre.com/productions/shakespeare-in-a-suitcase-hamlet/

09/05/2026

After a fantastic time in Korea, the next stop in the Grand Soft Day journey is the inaugural Wild Things Family Theatre Festival Opera House next month! What an amazing joint 25th Birthday celebration with our co-producers Branar ✨🥳
🎟 https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/wild-things/grand-soft-day

09/02/2026

Did you know NIE has a newsletter? 📬
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, opportunities, and stories from across NIE—all delivered straight to your inbox.
Join our mailing list today: https://nie-theatre.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=58c0dd4f371dcd4ffcebe9ada&id=dfe42b21fd

08/27/2026

The bank holiday is nearly here! ☀️
If you’re stocking up on BBQ food, drinks and everything else you need for the long weekend, why not sign up to easyfundraising and raise FREE money for NIE UK while you shop?
It won’t cost you anything extra — just sign up, shop as normal, and a percentage of what you spend comes back to NIE as a donation. 🌭🍔☀️
https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/new-international-encounter/ahef4z/s2s/E7OVWoL0/PMC01/facebook/

08/26/2026

As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we’ve been catching up with some of the people who have helped shape NIE over the past quarter of a century – bringing together memories from across our ensemble.
Here are some performers who you may recognise from recent UK productions – or who you might spot in future tours…

08/24/2026

A quick update as we heard from the Big Give today that they have extended the pledge deadline until 11pm on Sunday the 6th September! Please help if you can.

NIE UK is looking for pledges of £100 or more to help us take part in the Big Give Christmas Appeal. These pledges will help us unlock matched funding in December, meaning every donation can go twice as far in supporting our 2027 Creative Learning projects.

This spring our production of Once Upon a Time in Fenland reached more than 1,000 people, including rural young people who rarely have the opportunity to experience live theatre. With your support, we can continue creating opportunities like these.

If your organisation, business, or someone in your network could make a pledge, we'd love to hear from you. Please click here find out more: https://nie-theatre.com/pledges/