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Playful stories that connect us all

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 and at Cambridge Junction in the UK.

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The Snow Queen

"This Snow Queen is just the ticket and a reminder of why we have to nurture and look after our theatre artists"

— The Stage (The Snow Queen, 2020)

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NIE Digital Commissions out now!

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NIE 20 years!

This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary so save the date! 20 – 28 August NIE Anniversary Festival in Asker (NO). A week with theatre performances, concerts, workshops and an exhibition. More info and tickets will be out very soon.

It’s a wrap!

In Norway we are finally done filming for Brothers and Sisters – the movie. It has been great fun to work with photographer Alvilde Naterstad and 4 talented teenagers from Asker. We can’t wait to show you the results!