Our latest 25 Year Anniversary, Blog

It’s our Birthday!

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

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Having been founded in 2001, we are excited to celebrate our 25th Anniversary this year. 2026 will be packed with new projects, festivals and events! These will include:

  • * A tour of our first Shakespeare in a Suitcase production – Hamlet in Spring (UK)
  • * Festivals at Kloden Teater in Oslo in March, and at Palác Akropolis in May (N, CZ)
  • * Once Upon a Time in Fenland, a new co-creation project working with 300+ school children across Cambridgeshire & Fenland (UK)
  • * A series of artists workshops throughout the year (N, UK, CZ)
  • * A special summer Masterclass for artists and performers (CZ)

Plus new collaborations with old partners, and some very exciting projects and tours both in and outside of Europe… We can’t wait!

Tickets will be available HERE when each project is announced—hope to see you along the way!

“I fell in love with NIE’s work years ago, especially how they integrate language, music and movement…NIE illustrates live storytelling and captures the imagination of humans – young and otherwise – all around the globe.”
–  Mary Rose Lloyd – Artistic Director, New Victory Theater, NY