International, award-winning theatre

New International Encounter (NIE) is an international company that makes award-winning theatre performances and projects with a European ensemble; through a mix of physical theatre, multiple languages, live music, storytelling. 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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Building of our yurt for We Come from Far, Far Away

#NIE25

2026 marks NIE’s 25th Birthday! Throughout the year we will be looking back and celebrating our work – including our yurts which have become an icon for our work with children & young people.

“World class storytelling!" — Periskop.no, Norway

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25 Years of Memories… part 1

Members of the NIE ensemble share their memories of the last 25 years.

Applications open for NIE MASTERCLASS 2026

Calling International Theatre professionals/students/artists to join us in Mšeno for a week of performance and play!

‘Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Hamlet’ nominated for Fringe Theatre Awards!

We are up for 4 awards in the theatre for young audiences categories!