International, award-winning theatre

New International Encounter (NIE) is an international company that makes award-winning theatre performances and projects through a mix of physical theatre, multiple languages, live music, storytelling and a European ensemble. We have offices in Asker, Norway, in Prague, Czech Republic and in Cambridge in the UK.

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About NIE
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Shakespeare in a Suitcase - Hamlet Full Trailer

To be or not to be?

Our original ‘Shakespeare in a Suitcase’ show, Hamlet, will be on tour in the UK Jan-Feb 2026.

Interpreting Shakespeare’s work for primary schools and family audiences in just one hour.

Tour dates here.

"If all Shakespeare was performed like this, I'd actually enjoy Shakespeare" - Audience Member

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UK Artist call out  

We’re looking for ensemble artists to tour ‘Once Upon a Time In Fenland’ in our Yurt.

It’s our Birthday!

NIE turns 25 this year, and throughout 2026 we will be hosting a whole series of exciting events to celebrate!

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